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There is strong speculation that the Federal Government will switch its stance against a big Chinese bank, in the hope of securing money for infrastructure.
Locals look overseas for industrial answers
Australian authorities have put out a new paper in the quest for a better way to manage infrastructure worldwide.
Islands boost tide of clean power
Hawaii is shooting for 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040.
Shorten looks for new shot at green goal
Bill Shorten is working on compromises to maintain the Renewable Energy target today.
Clean coal capture claimed
The mining industry is taking steps to reduce the hefty toll of carbon emissions from coal-fired power stations.
Gas flood washing past local industries
An industry leader has slammed Australia’s lack of effective energy policy, saying the nation is driving up its own gas prices at the cost of local innovation.
Study seeks genetic self-control
British scientists have discovered one way that the body keeps a lid on its DNA.
Quick fix sought for rampant training rort
The Federal Government has unveiled legislation to stop abuse of the vocational education loans scheme.
Rural kids cast digital eyes world-wide
A high-tech program is bringing Asian cultures to outback kids.
Investments questioned as local money hits US road
A big Australian super fund is investing in US projects due to a lack of opportunities at home.
New job rates detailed
Unemployment has slipped down to 6.3 per cent, with 15,600 jobs added in the latest period.
Indecision leaving studies unfunded
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) says the Federal Government is jeopardising jobs by holding research funding “hostage” while it tries to intervene in the university sector.
ASIC takes aim at investor advice
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has stockbrokers and investment advisers in its cross-hairs.
Roy Morgan registers self-managed satisfaction
New research shows self-managed super funds (SMSFs) have the most satisfaction with financial performance.
Gene found for speaking, thinking apes
German researchers have found a gene responsible for allowing the brain to develop fancy functions like speech and conscious thought.
Perth merger plan officially canned
The plan to merge Perth councils will finally go away this week.
SA considers stepping slightly into the future
A South Australian minister says there has been a "tremendous response" to consultations about changing the state’s time zone.
Abbott and Andrews write with gritted teeth
The Prime Minister and the Victorian Premier could be heading for a showdown, following a heated exchange of letters this week.
Papers prevent more foster support
Foster care support workers spend more time “driving desks than visiting children”, the Royal Commission has heard.
Protest prohibition outlaws "things"
The West Australian Government wants to crack down on “radical” protests, but has copped serious criticism already.
Defence hit for hefty health IT bill
The new health database at the Department of Defence is $110 million over budget, plagued by shortcomings, and could shatter the department’s reputation.