Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2014
Analysts say huge coal projects in Queensland’s Galilee Basin carry “an almost unprecedented level of financial complexity and risk.”
Vatican books bathed in radiant scanners' glow
The Vatican is taking a high-tech approach to preserving its massive library.
Advice site to spot bad planners
Bad apples can be picked from the bushel of financial advice with a new website to identify dodgy planners.
Boart bailed-out, looking to keep living
A mining company that has operated for over 100 years is in a rough patch, but a new deal may help it pay down its massive debt.
Easy exercise claim costs Reebok
Reebok Australia has been ordered to pay $350,000 for false claims about its shoes.
Happy charity drive has serious side
The Queen Mother of Bhutan is in Canberra to encourage young women to higher levels of education.
New vote money laws fall short, critics say
The New South Wales Government has backed down on a proposal to slash the amount that can be spent on political advertising.
Migrant managers rise on policy shift
A new study says skilled migrants are enjoying better jobs and higher levels of employment thanks to a shift in policy.
Watchdog chained while corporate crime runs wild
Australia’s chief of corporate regulation says Australia is too soft on corporate criminals and under-resourced to deal with rampant white collar crime.
Engineers inking while Qantas pilots keep thinking
Qantas engineers have struck a four-year deal that includes an 18 month pay freeze.
Pink bits for breast success
One of the world’s leading mining equipment companies is painting its drill bits pink to aid breast cancer research.
Think-tank's bold claims in fight for coal value
The Australia Institute (TAI) has fired another shot at the coal industry, in its quest to turn the Australian public against the old energy industry.
Eyes on sales as Queensland clears house
As the Queensland Government looks to get on the asset recycling wagon, the ACCC says it will be watching.
Gas dollar flies free but solutions slow to follow
Australians will pay more for household power and there is little they can do, according to the Grattan Institute’s latest energy report.
More fines could drive truck firms to change
New South Wales truck company has pleaded guilty to setting up the kind of conditions that bring death and heartache nearly every week.
Questions over good jobs for poor IT work
Reports say Victoria's corruption watchdog has been running a secret investigation over a botched $180 million schools computer project.
Arts is easy target for academic "fix"
A University of Sydney Professor says that the recent Australian Curriculum review makes some assumptions that could greatly hinder the success of many students.
Backward views taint Ed. review
One of the people behind the new review of the English curriculum is facing accusations of racism, sexism, bigotry and having an horrendous sense of humour.
Gate swings closed on economic green pasture
Ireland has vowed the shut the door on international tax cheats, but some say it will be left slightly ajar.
Old brain claims holding us back
There are many completely false yet popular myths about the brain, and a new study say they can hinder factual learning.
Packer laments in all directions over profit drop
James Packer has unleashed on gambling critics and Australian governments, which he says are damaging his Crown Resorts business.