Industry News
Panasonic Australia’s Business Systems Group is looking for a new director, after current leader Stuart Craig handed in his resignation.
Crows CEO back after draft, salary rorts
Banned Adelaide Crows chief executive Steven Trigg will be back on the job this Monday.
Napthine draws out decision, waiting for more talks
The Victorian Premier is continuing to insist on further negotiations with time supposedly running out to sign up for Gonski reforms.
British e-book spells out the state of public education
A British teacher has released a short book that is having a big effect on education opinions.
Benefits of creative education far-reaching, experts say
An educational program is bringing specialist art and music lessons to generalist classrooms and possibly having a greater effect than planned.
Blame game on after Vic. trainee numbers drop
Even with government training funds for private colleges, Victoria’s training market has slumped.
Gonski going on, Gillard and Garrett gone
In a final victory for the outgoing PM and Education Minister, the Australian Education Bill has passed the Senate.
Education folios left floating after Gillard's ship scuttled
The Federal Education minister and Minister for Tertiary Education have resigned after a tumultuous time in Australian politics.
Pay bump deserved in WA public service
Western Australia’s politicians, senior public servants and judges have earned a raise, according to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
Bulging EU budget brokered
The European Union has settled on a massive figure in its 27-country budget, which lasts from now until 2020.
Phone banking takes off, logins double in a year
Mobile banking has well and truly taken off in Australia, with figures showing a 280 per cent increase in use over the last twelve months.
Churchill named Chiefs' most admired
The ‘British Bulldog’ Prime Minister has been named the leader most admired by CEO’s.
Mixed blessings for Australia's new Treasurer
Following one of the wildest 24 hour periods in recent political history, the dust has settled and left Chris Bowen as the nation’s new Treasurer.
CEO alights from JBWere, now firmly controlled by NAB
The CEO of JBWere will soon jump ship, after 19 years for the Australian stockbroking firm.
Global markets favour Australian lenders
A dip in the Australian dollar could turn out well for the big four banks.
ASIC tells Suncorp: 'Pay it back'
Suncorp may refund around $23 million to its customers following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.
Elders appoints new Chair
Embattled rural services group Elders Ltd has appointed a new CEO in the effort to shore up the company after the departure of John Ballard.
Dinner celebrates past and future Aus. Alumni in Taiwan
The Taiwan Australia Alumni Association has kicked off a new calendar of events for Australians studying in Asia.
UK schools scope out Australian universities
Australian Government departments have joined forces for the UK Outward Mobility: Spotlight on Australia seminar, which spruiked the benefits of studying at Australian institutions.
Local Government Assoc. to fix failing Vic elections
Victoria’s Local Government elections in 2012 were marred by poor voter turnout and political bad behaviour, now the Local Governance Association has released their report on what went wrong.
New report for small towns to compare competitiveness
A new regional competitiveness index has been launched, collating detailed information on the strengths and weaknesses of many local governments and regional shires.