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A broad range of findings have been levelled against former New South Wales Resources Minister Ian Macdonald, accusing him of thwarting proper process to do favours for his friends in the mining industry.
A little uranium to turn hopes around
A pitch to claw back from a $54 million half-yearly loss may be paying-off for one Australian uranium miner.
Doors closed on Collinsville, some permanently
One of the longest-running mines in the country has shut its doors over the weekend, forcing an uncertain future on hundreds of coal workers in Queensland.
Costings claims called out
Accusations of economic untruth are being flung from all sides of the political arena today, with Federal Budgetary Office and federal Treasury policy costings called into question.
NAB drops the axe on jobs, Union calls for composure
The Financial Sector Union has warned more jobs might face the guillotine as the National Australia Bank scrambles to improve its figures.
Qantas taxies to profitability
The nation’s largest airline has announced a return to profitability, but by a pretty slim margin.
Telstra China CEO quietly quits
The chief executive of Telstra’s Chinese operations has quit after less than two years at the post, citing personal reasons.
Executives polled on NBN for business
A recent poll has shown many senior executives do not see the benefits of optical internet infrastructure.
Meditation and mindfulness; keys to calm in class
A new study says a little bit of Zen could unlock doors in the classroom.
Lawyers slam jail spend, education cuts
The Northern Territory Bar Association has highlighted a woeful disparity in education spending priorities for the Territory.
Cuts condemned by unions, teachers
There has been outrage this week in the Western Australian education sector, after the State Government announced hundreds will be sacked and funding in some areas will be cut by 30 per cent.
Global award for education rights heroine
Teenage activist Malala Yousafzai has been awarded the International Children's Peace Prize for her continued fight for universal education and equality.
Big success for books in the bush
A rural Queensland town has enlisted the help of wizened travellers to encourage reading for kids.
Community puts up $1m for tailored education
An Aboriginal community has taken the lead on improving education services for its youth, with a group in the Northern Territory putting up $1 million for a customised approach to learning.
More support to green-up Victorian business
The Victorian Government has announced a significant expansion of its business support program.
Key role reported of drugs, mental health
Australian authorities say a new report shows a large proportion of negative health conditions are caused by substance abuse and poor mental states.
Roof repairs bring space back Earth
Some maintenance work will soon allow a South Australian telescope to peer into the yawning expanse of space once more.
Real efforts undertaken to close health gap
A new national centre is being established to allow a deeper level of research into the disparity in health and healthcare for Indigenous Australians.
Flood and rain effects flow deep
A new report has shown it takes years for small communities to recover from disasters like floods or cyclone, with damages extending beyond the physical.
Range of green-change grants expanded
A state government has expanded the range of its program to convince people to leave cities and move to the bush.
Firing-up heater safety measures
A Senate Committee has made some recommendations after taking a look at the safest and cleanest ways to use a wood-fired heater in the home.