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The mining tax is gone and the superannuation guarantee has been frozen, in a move seen as oddly contradictory by economic experts.

Locals like odds of Christmas casino success

Re-awakening a dormant casino could be a big win for an isolated outpost, according to a report on boosting regional economies.

Poor planning probed from several directions

Lobbying leapt into high gear this week, as parliamentary inquiries and committees for financial planning become the mode du jour.

Study shows good times are gold

Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.

Uni cuts inch closer to regional necks

The contentious higher education reforms have cleared the lower house, but it will be several weeks before the government takes them to the Senate.

Abetz attacks super switch claim

Public Service Minister Eric Abetz says the Government is not using pay talks to cut wages and conditions in the public service.

Offers float as buyers court WA ports

Buyers are lining up for the first three West Australian government assets to be privatised.

Big business rails against effective change

A large section of Australia’s business community is in uproar about new competition laws, which they claim will make big businesses responsible for the finances of their competitors.

Calls to cover old power against renewable insurgence

The independent review of the Renewable Energy Target has been released, proposing a number of suggestions to reduce the cost of the scheme and its impact on the energy market.

Chocolate dollars could be withheld

The Federal Government has threatened to withdraw Cadbury’s $16 million grant, after it was revealed that the company did not explain what it would do with the money.

Commerce chief's e-hate reaches real life

The chief economist with the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has been stood aside and been asked to explain himself over a series of social media comments.

Pay hit to bring 457's for less

The Federal Government is planning to let regional businesses pay foreign workers differently to locals.

Warnings over local love for shaky loans

Australian lenders are enthusiastically selling the same mortgage deals that drove the United States to economic ruin.

Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans

Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.

Fibre, copper, phones and figures costed for NBN

A cost-benefit analysis of National Broadband Network (NBN) plans has shown the Coalition model could deliver nine times the benefits Labor’s would have.

Capacity could be dropped in WA power struggle

The WA Government has released details of some options to end its reign as the state with the most expensive electricity.

Big spend for little gain on private path

A new study says private school might not be so beneficial.

Experts assembled to shape possible ASIC/Mint sale

The Government has named the business and legal bosses in charge of the future of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and the Royal Australian Mint.