Industry News
A Darwin contractor was the victim of over $300,000 worth of vandalism on the weekend, after joy-rider broke in and went to town with a bulldozer.
BIS report shows building money on the move
New figures show the value of civil construction is dropping, and could be on the way to a sector-wide collapse.
Piracy bill will block opponents
Digital rights advocates at the Electronic Frontiers Foundation say Australia's proposed copyright law changes are far too vague.
State of solar project gets tech prize
An Australian group has won an award for its work on live-generated solar photovoltaic (PV) maps and tools.
Jobs and services risk seen in NSW power change
The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) has told NSW energy companies to charge less, in a move some say could cost thousands of jobs.
May Day marches mark growing wage threat
Workers around the country have marched on various issues, in the annual May Day union rallies over the weekend.
BHP breaks into Barbados oil
BHP Billiton has secured oil exploration licences in Barbados.
Date set to collect HECS from ex-pats
HECS will soon be collected from Australians living overseas.
$200m to overhaul apprenticeships
The Federal Government says a new $200 million annual investment will improve the state of Australia’s apprenticeship system.
Top 5's big take could be raided
New figures reveal the five coal companies that receive most taxpayer-subsidised diesel via the notorious Fuel Tax Credits scheme.
Macfarlane solidifies gas links
The Industry Minister has been spruiking links between the Australian and United States’ energy sectors.
Government building on safer basis
The Federal Government has put out new resources to keep Commonwealth-funded building projects safe.
EA pays for no-refund play
One of the world’s largest video game companies, EA (Electronic Arts), will refund its Australian customers after it was found to have breached consumer law.
Study slams housing help at high end
A new report is aimed at ending the myth that tax concessions for the wealthy help everyday Australians.
Blood snipped for universal switch
It may soon be possible to turn any kind of donated blood into a universal donor.
Uni agents under fire
The Productivity Commission says the practice of universities using international agents to draw in foreign students is a threat to the Australian system.
New rules leave vital artifacts unguarded
West Australia’s Aboriginal heritage laws are under fire after one of the world’s oldest and largest collections of rock art was deregistered as a ‘sacred site’.
Safe bet becomes less so post-GFC
An investment in Australian Government Bonds is now as risky as buying shares, a one economist has warned.
Ten struggles against streaming surge
Ten Network has posted its half-year results, unveiling a $264.4 million net loss after a $251.2 million write-down in the value of its TV licence.
FIRB figures show rising China
Foreign investment in the finance and insurance sector has dropped, according to new reports.
Westpac's new man to get hands on fintech
Former AMP chief executive Craig Dunn will join Westpac Banking Corp's board as an independent director, in a move insiders say will give the bank an edge on the growing world of financial technologies – fintech.