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Chinese firm HNA Aviation will buy a 13 per cent stake in Virgin Australia, after a deal was struck overnight.

SA steel closures assessed

Analysts say it is hard to overstate the impact of the closure of the Arrium steel works.

AMA aims to unfreeze for GPs

The new head of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) says GPs cannot handle frozen Medicare rebates much longer.

Port Augusta prepares power sale

Thousands of items from the closed Port Augusta power stations in South Australia will be auctioned off in coming weeks.

West bereft of online services

An auditor’s report has found little to praise about West Australian government websites.

WHO denies athletic threat

A group of 150 doctors, scientists and researchers from around the world want the Rio Olympics to be moved due to the Zika virus.

ACCC keeps close eye on Asciano deal

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has serious concerns about the $9 billion carve up of Asciano.

Building wealth grows while miners go down

Meriton's Harry Triguboff is now Australia’s richest person after Gina Rinehart’s fortune was savaged.

FSU backs big Royal review

The Finance Sector Union has come out in support of a Royal Commission into the banking sector, in the wake of repeated scandals.

Minor fine for Sigma suits

Two former executives of Sigma Pharmaceuticals have been fined but avoided immediate jail time for falsifying company accounts.

Harsh bargainers reject DV leave

The Minister for Women has rejected a call from Human Rights Commission staff for specific domestic violence leave.

New laws in wage rort crackdown

The Federal Government is cracking down on the kind of wage fraud that has seen 7-Eleven workers systemically ripped-off.

Profit push sours green goals

Researchers say businesses that try to ‘go green’ could find themselves doing more harm than good, if people think the corporations are profiting from the initiatives.

Linc on brink of liquidation

Linc Energy will wind down its operations after creditors voted for liquidation this week.

Locals say ancient site at risk

Aboriginal elders are bringing their concerns about nuclear waste dump plans directly to the federal minister.

NBN raids could cost jobs

Reports say least two NBN employees will be sacked and arrested within days, as federal police investigate leaks.

Insider sweep catches golfer and gambler

Five-time golf major champion Phil Mickelson has reportedly made almost $US1 million in an insider trading scheme.

Macca's faces unhealthy accusations

An education union official has accused fast food giant McDonald’s of paying its workers below award rates.

Eight groups grill Government building

Peak bodies are calling on all political parties to commit to long-term infrastructure spending free from political folly.

Survey shows cyber-security lacking

Australia could be rising as a ‘hotspot’ for economic crime, with over ten per cent of Australian organisations reporting losses of at least $1 million.