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Analysts say “ethical investing” is growing in Australia, as moral views are used to push corporations to improve their practices.
School data hack used in Opposition attack
Queensland Education Minister Kate Jones has confirmed that over 600 Department of Education records have been accessed illegally.
Big spender scoops serious carats
A Hong Kong billionaire has spent a staggering $AU67.8 million on a 12.03-carat diamond for his seven-year-old daughter.
Unemployment makes healthy drop
Unemployment in Australia has taken a somewhat surprising dive in new figures released this week.
Energy study shows game changing
A new report shows almost half of the new power plants built in 2014 were for renewable source of energy.
New kids' commissioner for WA
After three years without, WA has a Commissioner for Children and Young People once again.
Facial maths say doppelgangers doubtful
Many people believe they have a doppelganger; someone else walking the planet that is completely identical to them.
Locals looking for artificial consciousness
While tech experts around the world seek the next level of artificial intelligence, an Australian team is hunting something harder to define – artificial consciousness.
Perth picked for refugee re-settlement
The WA Government says a lack of resources means that most of its upcoming intake of Syrian refugees will be resettled in Perth.
'Rural council' plan slammed in NSW
The NSW Local Government Minister could dust off a one-size-fits-all plan for statutory “rural councils”.
'Super council' thought bubble burst
A NSW MP has come up with a plan to avoid the state’s controversial Fit for the Future reforms, and it has already been labelled “illogical”, “crazy”, and ridiculous.
Tyre fire fears prompt call to action
More voices have been added to calls for the Tasmanian Government to deal with a growing pile of discarded car tyres.
Murray Darling money marks better PS deals
Insiders say the Murray Darling Basin Authority will offer employees a 6 per cent pay increase over three years.
Fight over FIFO town forces wedge
The decision to extend a big WA mining camp has caused a stoush between the state’s Liberals and Nationals.
Green experts open fire on low, unhelpful goals
The Climate Institute has slammed the adequacy of Australia’s carbon emission reduction measures, saying they would not meet the smallest target set at the upcoming Paris climate talks.
Sport study shows advertising infection
Australian researchers have exposed a potential dark side to sports supporters’ apparel.
Human rights bid marred by strong response
Australia’s attempt to join the United Nations Human Rights Council has prompted over 100 responses from member nations, some of which unleashed on its rough treatment of refugees.
Once-hated text evolves into most-loved
Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species has been voted the most influential academic book of all time.
Up river irrigators dismayed by new allocations
Farmers that rely on Queensland's Flinders River say some regions are missing out on their fair share of water.
BOM brains foresee rainfall
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says the current El Nino weather system should break down early next year, leading to some substantial rainfall.
Four unions seek new deal for water workers
A ballot for industrial action by members of the CFMEU at NSW utility Essential Water has been approved.