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The corporate watchdog is taking the group that provides several in-store credit cards to court, claiming GE Money engaged in misleading and deceptive conduct over limit increases.
Multi-agency swoop sticks arrest on dirty money
A joint effort by virtually all the Australian finance regulators and police groups has led to the arrest of two men, accused of laundering $30 million through Australia.
UQ helps fight brain tumours from the boardroom
Two big names in their fields have teamed up to take a dual approach to fighting brain tumours, bringing business skills and financial backing to vital neuroscience.
Blame passed around as principals left out
The Australian Education Union (AEU) says a lack of government support in Victoria is leaving many staff inundated with extra work and associated stress.
Shortage report shows gap widening
There may never be enough teachers to give every student that best education they can get, but new statistics show many areas are so severely lacking that learning has all but dried up.
Study supports parents' role in young habits
A study by Deakin University has shown that parents may be the key to cutting teenage binge drinking.
Innovation straight from the horse's hoof
Australian scientists are helping horse-racing canter into a new age, with stylish footwear to boot.
Law change gives boards a new claim
Legislation has been passed in Queensland to remove the personal liability of executives in certain situations.
Tough times hit young tummies
The notion that all good days start with a good breakfast remains as true as ever, but unfortunately many schools are having to step in to kick-start their students' day.
Labor looks for clean face while more dirt is dumped
Bill Shorten has been elected leader of the Labor party, replacing former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd after weeks of campaigning with fellow contender Anthony Albanese.
Watchdog says knowledge could curb corruption
The Tasmanian Integrity Commission says public servants need to be better equipped in order to avoid the allure of corruption.
Dadour causes division, may be taken from table
There is a possibility that the Western Australian government will back down on its pledge to remove the ability of ratepayers to veto council mergers.
Audit causes alarm, but no commitment just yet
Speculation abounds as to what will fall under the intense probing of the upcoming Commission of Audit, with still no solid word from the Government.
Review flags mergers in ten points for NSW reform
The New South Wales Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) has nearly finished its report on the state of play for local governance, with council amalgamation recommendations seeming quite likely.
New lines drawn for Victorian electors
Changes have been approved by the Victorian Parliament, redrawing the state’s electoral district boundaries.
Narrabri General Manager needed in Brazil
The General Manager of the Narrabri Shire Council has resigned to retire his Brazilian farm and help out with flood relief.
Victoria excises tanning bed tumour
Victorians will soon have to damage their skin and invite melanoma the traditional way, with the State Government introducing legislation to ban the solarium.
Over one thousand will go when the axe drops in WA
Over one thousand voluntary redundancies will be made as the Western Australian government rolls ahead on its cost-cutting public sector contraction
Light shines through British public cloud
Reports have emerged praising the streamlining and cost-cutting possibilities of cloud computing facilities for government sectors, with results in Britain showing the public sector can reach efficiency goals through better software.
Study probes maths-brains for mind-monitoring
A recent study has shown a little bit more of the mind’s inner-workings, and taken steps down the path to mind-reading devices.
Australian to chair global seedbank
Australia will take the lead on governing a treaty that will see scientists around the world sharing their seeds.