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Reports say a federal agency has attempted to calm universities’ concerns about foreign veto plans.
NBN upgrades announced
After several years and billions spent on an inferior NBN, the Federal Government is now planning improvements.
Price proposed to ease public transport
Experts say a new pricing structure could clear congestion on Victoria’s public transport.
Emissions plan outlined
The Federal Government has laid out its plan for reducing carbon emissions, funnelling investment to ...
Bushfire health costs near $2b
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
Male mentality damaging
New research says the boards of big Australian companies are held back by male pack mentality.
ACCC facing off over news
The ACCC is standing firm against Facebook’s threat to block news content.
Big leak reveals global laundering
A mass leak of US Government files has revealed details of global money-laundering networks.
Hydro 'white elephant' slammed
Dozens of experts have signed an open letter to the PM, saying Snowy 2.0 is turning into a “$10 billion white elephant”.
Female leadership slides
The number of women running the country's top 200 ASX-listed companies is falling.
Interference office suggested
Tensions between Canberra and Beijing have led some to suggest Australia should have a dedicated foreign interference commissioner.
New rules dilute green goals
The Federal Government is pushing for its renewable energy funding bodies to invest in non-renewable power sources.
State backs COVID-hit firms
The Victorian Government has announced a $3 billion COVID-19 business support package.
PM guns for gas recovery
The Morrison government is preparing a sweeping intervention into Australia’s gas industry ...
Fuel tax could float refineries
Motorists may have to cover the cost of keeping Australia’s struggling oil refineries alive.
NAB chief highlights coal risk
NAB’s CEO has explained why the bank is moving away from coal investments.
Big donor gets healthy contract
Questions have been asked after a pathology company linked to Tasmanian Liberal donor was granted a multimillion-dollar contract.
Execs rewarded on COVID support
Millions in bonuses are being paid to executives whose staff are on JobKeeper.