Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2015
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has some serious reservations about a proposed takeover of ports and rail operator Asciano, by a Brookfield Infrastructure Partners consortium.
Huge mine gets up on new green grounds
The $16 billion Adani Carmichael coal mine has been approved under a new set of environmental conditions.
Analysts see bank moves hitting housing
There has been plenty of bad press about Westpac’s sudden rate hike this week, but Morgan Stanley analysts say it could reach even further than most already fear.
Government charging ahead to take choices
The Federal Government has been accused of storming ahead on plans to impose strict restrictions on Indigenous welfare recipients, by way of a cashless welfare card.
Clare says NBN copper growing
NBN Co will spend money installing new copper phone lines to make sure its multi-technology mix actually works.
Council corruption claims laid out
The Member for Cairns, Rob Pyne, is taking action on claims of wrongdoing at a number of far north Queensland councils, particularly Tablelands Regional Council.
Dell's bold cloud bid costs big
Computer giant Dell is looking to buy data storage company EMC Corp for a mind-bending $US67 billion.
Good workers missed in quest for brainy ones
Intelligence tests have become a common tool for employers and recruiters, but research suggests they may be missing the point.
Union wants more ChaFTA tape
Labor is trying to adjust Australia’s free trade agreement with China, but the big unions say they have not gone far enough.
Barr wants Tesla in the Territory
The ACT Government wants electric car maker Tesla to set up a research hub in Canberra.
FIFO report launches push for better deal
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Legal action looming over local car scam
Volkswagen has recalled around 90,000 Australian vehicles, amid a scandal over its use of dodgy software to cheat emissions tests.
5 Ways to Change Your DNA
Our feature series returns this week with the exciting tale of 5 ways that epigenetic changes can modify aspects of DNA.
Data retention starting with few costs sorted
The Data Retention Act comes into effect tomorrow, but many say there are still big security issues and costs have not been addressed.
More firms work to avoid hack attacks
The Australian Signals Directorate says cyber attacks on business and government increased by 20 per cent last year, and it appears firms are moving quickly to protect themselves.
Arrogance can beget good scores
It appears that people who think they know it all - or at least, a lot - may be on to something.
Telling study plots memorable effects
Research suggests the best way to remember something is to tell it to someone else.
Glencore bags Newcastle's green view
A top executive from mining giant Glencore has slammed the Newcastle City Council for not supporting coal mines.
IP experts speak on big gene ruling
A two-time cancer-surviving grandmother has won a groundbreaking legal battle to protect her genetic rights.
PM's own people look down on pay deal
Battle lines are being drawn ahead of pay negotiations within the Prime Minister’s department.