Industry News
JPMorgan Chase will pay nearly a billion dollars in fines to US and British regulators, after admitting its involvement in the “London Whale” trading kerfuffle.
Loss after loss for Norway's worst gambler
A Norwegian high-roller has lost his attempt to sue an Australian online betting agency.
Grand Theft manages billion dollar haul
Anyone doubting the legitimacy of video games as an industry or medium has almost nothing left to stand by, with the release of the newest Grand Theft Auto game raking in over a billion dollars in its first three days.
Stormy conditions settling at Billabong
The rolling tide that is Australian surfwear company Billabong seems to have landed on new shores, settling on a finance deal and new chief executive for the label.
Overseas charge prompts top ASX men to bail
Short-selling charges for a hedge fund in the US have led to the resignation of two directors from the ASX.
Study probes layers of trust
New research from the University of New South Wales has shown which traits young people respond to in trusted adults and figures of authority such as teachers.
Gap year can start a good run after school
A new study has a shown a gap year may be just what a student needs to reset their mind for University.
Catholics call for compassionate conditions
Catholic school teachers from regional Victoria say they are being left behind by their state-sector counterparts, pushing for a pay rise and improved entitlements.
Over 15,000 call for more in WA
There is still strong resentment between parts of the Western Australian education sector and the State Government, with 15,000 staff taking to the streets in strike action on Thursday.
Workforce support asked to prop up schools
Foreign workers will be slugged thousands of dollars for public education in Western Australia, for services that are free to everyone else.
Study plots remote path in education
A study has shown the long path ahead to delivering the best education services to indigenous communities.
Conscience divided, vote to decide foetal rights
A new law is being considered in New South Wales which could change the state of reproductive rights based largely on outcry from a recent event.
The first rule of Hopscotch Club
Hopscotch could become a strictly underground pursuit under amended graffiti laws in New South Wales.
Fingal mine finds green light
Amid legal challenges on several sites the Tasmanian government has approved a new coal mine for the state, giving the go-ahead to a $50 million project in the Fingal Valley
Axe could swing deep through public sector
Workers in the public sector may be feeling a distinct rumble of tough times ahead, with the sacking of three top-tier officials as one of the first acts of a cost-cutting Federal Government.
Premier calls for Federal car loan
There may be little joy for Holden workers this Christmas, if the South Australian Premier’s predictions are correct.
Abbott's the man for women
Tony Abbott has placed himself in charge of women’s issues in Australia, nominating one of the handful of women in his cabinet as ‘Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women.’
Polls coming for public office in paradise
Election Day has been called for one of the country’s most internationally well-known councils, with a colourful list of turnouts expected to nominate for Mayor of Noosa.
Wary wait to see the cost of development
Community members in Far North Queensland are waiting to see what fate will be bestowed on them by the Queensland Government, with the state’s Deputy Premier saying he will all but disregard environmental authorities in favour of regional development.
Looking to give back to plentiful town
Australian advocates for regional governments have taken stock of the state of Port Hedland in Western Australia, looking to see what the community which provides so much resource wealth needs in return.
Local Governments await their new fate
There will be some big jobs for removalists in Canberra after Tony Abbott’s consolidation of the federal cabinet – including his decision to cut the Local Government ministry and bury the portfolio in the Department of Infrastructure.