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The Federal Government says the Australian mining sector has hit the bottom of its bust period, and will begin moving upwards.
Shell boss backs carbon price, a bit
Shell's global chief executive says the world needs to put a price on carbon.
ACCC chases local VW disclosure
The ACCC says it will go to great lengths to find out whether the Volkswagen scandal involves Australian customers.
Jail term for market manipulator
Share-trader Nigel Heath of New South Wales has been jailed on two market manipulation charges.
FSC backs bigger super switch
The Financial Services Council (FSC) says having fewer, larger superannuation funds would drive down fees.
Degree fee plan stands down
Education Minister Simon Birmingham says the controversial university deregulation plan will go away for now.
Quarter of all kids getting rough deal
A new study has revealed the big gaps that exist between members of socially-marginalised groups and the mainstream population.
Fund for local money matters restored
The WA Government has “backflipped” on its decision not to provide community financial counselling funds, and councils are celebrating.
Skills study shows high-end pressure
HR experts have ranked Australia near the top in the world for wage pressure in high-skill industries.
Shell shuts down Alaskan drill plans
Royal Dutch Shell has stopped its controversial search for oil off the Alaskan coast, leading environmentalists to claim a huge victory.
Points checked in APRA's ADI review
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a consultation package on Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions’ (ADIs) Points of Presence statistics.
Disgusting drug move marks TPP risk
The well-publicised hike in the price of an essential medicine this week raises serious issues about the design of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an intellectual property expert has warned.
Labor looks to lock down great minds
The ALP says it wants to encourage brilliant minds to start new companies in Australia.
Frydenberg heading north for pro-mining talks
Josh Frydenberg, the new Resources and Energy Minister and Minister for Northern Australia, is heading to the top of the country to push for new opportunities.
Sims speaks on Harper help again
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman has again spoken of the need to take on recommendations from the Harper Review of competition policy.
Power costs can be covered in anti-carbon switch
A new report from Greenpeace says that for the world to switch from climate-altering fossil fuels to renewable energy by 2050 would cost about $A1.39 trillion per year.
Chevron shifting could be in billions
The world's biggest trade union says US energy giant Chevron has been profit-shifting to drive down the tax it pays in Australia.
Swisse swings to HK firm for $1.67b
Australian vitamin supplier Swisse has been sold for $1.67 billion to Hong Kong-listed firm Biostime.
Experts warn about unchecked corruption
Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand says companies in both countries are too laid back about corruption, bribery and fraud.
Mining boss digs into women's working issues
Former BHP executive Libby Lyons has been appointed director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency.
Workplace drug study finds good help lacking
New studies show workplace drug and alcohol policies work, comprehensive policies really work – but mandatory testing alone does not.