Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - October, 2024
David Crisafulli will be Queensland's new Premier, ending Labor's decade-long reign.
Singapore link moves ahead
Australia could soon power Singapore with solar energy via a massive undersea cable.
UN raises emissions alarm
The world is running out of excuses - and time - to curb catastrophic climate change.
Women pushed to male-dominated fields
A new federal scheme aims to support women’s career development in various sectors.
Broad blame for uni cuts
Four Australian universities are set to cut nearly 1,000 jobs over the next year, driven by financial strain.
Global gambling harm decried
Researchers are calling for urgent action to curb gambling’s rising health impacts.
Nobel nod for failure findings
How nations thrive - or fail - hinges largely on their political and economic institutions.
ADF aims at info warfare
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) says it is sharpening its focus on cyber and cognitive warfare.
AI approvals questioned
The Tasmanian government’s AI use in economic planning is sparking controversy.
Awards honour fresh efforts
Australian public service initiatives have been honoured at the 2024 Spirit of Service Awards.
Building body failure detailed
Victoria’s building watchdog, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), has failed consumers.
Local innovation assessed
Australia’s innovation system is progressing, but investment challenges persist, according to new figures.
NSW fees probed
A review has been launched after NSW overcharged millions in merchant fees - despite knowing it was illegal.
Quantum efforts continue
Australia’s billion-dollar quantum computing gamble could reshape its economic landscape.
Verified leanings studied
Verified users on social media could be driving polarisation and fuelling echo chambers.
Flood coverage probed
Australia’s flood insurance sector has failed to protect policyholders, a new inquiry reveals.
Qantas to enter fine talks
Qantas looks like it will have to pay millions after illegally sacking 1,700 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Big goals for Samoa summit
The 2024 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is on in Samoa this week.
Macdonald appeals mine charge
Former NSW Labor Minister Ian Macdonald is appealing his 14-year prison sentence for corruption.
Power price ride detailed
Wholesale energy prices experienced sharp ups and downs this past quarter.