Industry News
A new report shows the central role that Australian financial services could play in the country’s booming relationship with China.
BHP split spruiked amid low iron price, high concern
Environmental concerns have come into play in BHP’s decision to split itself in two.
Future Fund quizzed on tax and gas
A fiery Senate estimates hearing in Canberra has seen former treasurer Peter Costello forced to defend the Future Fund's investment decisions.
Faster path for more future doctors
A new policy will let university med school applicants find a place more easily.
Billions and billions linked in new telescopic view
Attempts to visualise the size and shape of the universe have boggled even history’s greatest minds, but it is getting easier.
Sacking sets tone for serious outside offences
A public sector dismissal will set a new precedent, with the Fair Work Commission (FWC) upholding the sacking of an Australian Taxation Office worker for a “clearly unethical” offence outside work hours.
Strike set but no threat to DHS daily activities
Workers across the Department of Human Services (DHS) have voted in favour of taking industrial action over enterprise bargaining negotiations.
Mine man's corrupt hand revealed
A former NSW Labor minister has been ordered to appear in court over allegations of dodgy mining deals.
Watchdog says weakening won't work
Tasmania’s chief integrity commissioner says there is serious misconduct in the public service right now, but it will never be investigated if the watchdog’s powers are reduced.
Bigger role sought for better Indigenous returns
Aboriginal leaders in the Northern Territory want more say in the running of schemes to help their communities, as a new report shows gaps between Indigenous people and other Australians continue to increase.
Call for more say in competitive arena
The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) has made its submission to the nationwide competition review, demanding a greater say on the rules it will be asked to enforce.
Broad call for road fix as locals bear the brunt
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has renewed its ongoing call for better financial and policy support from federal, state and territory governments to keep local roads running.
Power play by city groups to grab renewable stocks
Three Melbourne councils have joined forces to sidestep state and federal energy policies, buying power directly from renewable providers.
Budding bidding deal to bridge rifting LNP
Tension between Liberal and National sets in the WA LNP appear to be mending, with a deal on the way to allow more sway for councils.
Whale pain goes from stink to stoush
The story of a beached whale, an expensive clean-up and an angry council has taken a bizarre turn.
Robots take on techno-waste challenge
Australian engineers have trained an army of robots to fight the scourge of e-waste.
Philae fills Rosetta for years of mulling-over
Europe's science probe Philae has gone quiet for a bit, after making its mark on global media, the scientific world and the comet on which it landed.
River check seeks damage from dry times
University of Canberra will embark on a $2.8 million research project to monitor the effects of water delivery in the Murray Darling Basin.
Local reef fix impresses marine world
Concrete action to boost the resilience of the Great Barrier Reef has been showcased on a global stage.
Good money in NSW water, mergers in the pipeline
Funds are flowing at the NSW Government’s water companies, with profits up nearly $140 million.
Marine makers' mark made at METS
Australian companies have been well represented at METS – a huge trade exhibition of equipment, materials and systems for the marine leisure industry.