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Musical chairs continue at two of Australia’s big lenders, with word that ANZ and the Commonwealth Bank are scouting for new blood on their executive team
Watch out for wheels of the wealthy
A new report has found drivers of expensive cars are less likely to obey the road rules or be courteous to other motorists.
Ghana aims for more mutual gains
A commissioner for Australian trade in West Africa says it is time to strengthen the already healthy economic ties with Ghana.
Rural businesses still sturdy
New statistics show the strong Australian tradition of bush entrepreneurialism is still alive and kicking.
Boss bails from AMP while sails have wind
The chief executive of money-managers AMP has stepped down on a high note, hanging up his cuff-links as the company reports a healthy profit.
Court to bite after watchdog's bark
The former boss of an Australian timber company will learn his legal fate next week, when a sentence is passed down on allegations of insider trading.
Executive musical chairs in high fashion
There has been a significant reshuffling at fashion giant Oroton; with the company signing a deal to bring a prolific US brand to Australia, and the CEO resigning.
High pay offset by low mine living standards
Many are quick to attack the seemingly exorbitant pay rates of miners in Australia, but recent revelations have highlighted just how hard it is to make a living from the earth, and how tight some resources companies are making it for their workers.
Lessons in discretion from AOL CEO
The chief of AOL Inc has apologised in a memo after showing exactly how not to fire an executive.
Red Bull big wig getting deep
The billionaire founder of Red Bull has again proven that nobody has everything, extending his impressive repertoire of vehicles with a new extreme submarine.
Rapid bus transit could treat traffic trauma for commuters
New research into efficient and sustainable models for public transport has been undertaken by scientists at the University of Sydney, hopefully leading to a world without traffic jams.
Minerals chairman against rhetoric from either side
The new head of the Minerals Council says the business sector is wary of promises from both major political parties in the lead-up to the federal election.
New mode of travel in the pipeline
An internet billionaire has announced plans for a new method of transport which could change the way we move.
Fast food CEO changes pace
A new appointment will see an international CEO move from one end of the food supply chain to the other.
Mansion stoush sorted in court
A sprawling monument to opulence in one of Melbourne’s most expensive suburbs has had its day in court.
News Corp chief's sudden departure
The chief executive of News Corp Australia has resigned after less than two years at the post.
QLD's legal backpedal on MP pay rise
The Queensland Parliament is making moves to undo a 42 per cent pay rise awarded to state MPs.
Welfare payments need professional touch
A review of Centrelink’s bill-paying facility has lead to the suggestion the department should hire executives that are better-versed in financial services.
Bank appeal shut down, more damages to former exec.
The Commonwealth Bank has had an appeal dismissed in the Federal Court and must now pay even more damages to a former executive.
Mining boss fine with tax but still calls for reform
The new chief executive of mining giant BHP has said the company’s whopping $9 billion annual tax bill is fair enough.
Chiefs chat on how to tackle technology
A meeting of prominent Australian CEOs recently discussed the constantly-evolving face of digital technology in the workplace.