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A new study says bacteria colonising the airways of infants can increase their risk of respiratory illness and asthma.
Boost for new builders runs on in Tas
The Tasmanian Government will announce a six-month extension of the First Home Builders Boost in this week’s state budget.
Slogan seen as broad call by Barnett
The WA Opposition has accused the government of putting a campaign logo on normal capital works, in order to look like it has achieved something.
New towers go beyond new limits
The Victorian Government has approved seven new apartment towers in Melbourne, in an area some consider poorly served by public transport.
James Hardie builds big on last year's base
James Hardie has seen its annual profit almost triple, up to $A369.57 million on the back of its US and European operations.
Multi-billion dollar clean coal dream looks dark
The world’s most expensive ‘clean coal’ fossil-fuel power project is under new pressure, after a major backer backed out of the deal.
Fukushima fallout hurts Japan's nuclear view
A new survey shows the shifting view of nuclear power in Japan since the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Grattan slams rooftop rort
A new report says the cost of programs to encourage rooftop solar systems have outweighed the benefits by $9 billion.
Gas boom slows in analysts' eyes
There are claims this week that Japan's Inpex Corporation is struggling to keep the $A43.5 billion Ichthys LNG project on schedule due to delays with the South Korean shipyard manufacturing the massive offshore platform.
Twin tussle lands half way
Researchers say they are close to a conclusion in the Nature vs. Nurture debate – and it appears to be a draw.
Blueprint plots path to Indigenous advance
Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Indigenous students would do better if the country had higher expectations of them.
Premier prods Pyne over budget inaction
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill says Labor has its eyes on the Adelaide seat held by Education Minister Christopher Pyne, and will make a serious play for it at the next federal election.
Ban laid on dodgy claims from FX Primus
ASIC has banned trading group FX Primus from providing services to Australian clients.
ACTU seeks fee change, generally better deal
The ACTU wants to make a temporary LNP-fighting fund into a permanent fee for members.
PayPal pays for sneaky credit claims
PayPal is making millions of dollars in repayments to customers it left short through a range of questionable practises.
Self-grown helps kids' own health
A new study gives a simple way to get kids to eat more vegetables – by growing them.
Banks pay billions for forex rig
The reputation of international banking has taken another wallop, with fines imposed on major banks for rigging foreign exchange markets.
Councils could make first move on mergers
By the end of June, Sydney's 41 councils must decide whether to merge with some of their neighbours, or risk being rated “not fit for the future”.
FAGs back but councils want more
The Federal Government has allocated the latest funds from the Financial Assistance Grants program, but the amounts could be higher.
Department plugs the fun of Finance
About 800 applicants will be up for just 20 graduate jobs at the Department of Finance, while the agency tries to shake off its cold and uncaring image.
Ice ad made twice, confusingly
The Federal Government has been criticised and questioned after it paid for the same anti-ice advertisement to be made twice, 8 years apart.