Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - April, 2024
Data on the use of cranes shows the growth of local tech services.
Ex-PC heads call for re-think
Productivity Commission veterans have criticised the Albanese government’s economic direction.
New defence spend detailed
The Albanese government has allocated $330 billion for defence spending over the next decade.
Russia sanctions local MPs
Russia has imposed sanctions on 235 Australians, including high-profile politicians.
Shire levy slammed
Mornington Peninsula Shire has proposed a mandatory development contribution scheme to address its social housing deficit.
Sweet deal for airport firies
Aviation firefighters are set to receive a significant pay increase and improved conditions in a bid to prevent potential strike action at airports.
Green laws going slowly
The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.
Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
Vaccine impact modelled
Research suggests COVID-19 vaccination significantly mitigated the death toll among older adults in NSW.
Mundine's big bid collapses
Warren Mundine’s attempt to raise millions for a new mining company has failed.
Servo chain to pay back
A major service station chain has committed to restitution after a Fair Work Ombudsman inquiry.
Union seeks Labor sway
The CFMEU is looking to flood the Australian Labor Party to increase its political influence.
WA teachers to strike
Western Australia’s teachers are set to strike next week over an ongoing pay dispute.
Alinta boss sees price rise
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
ARENA backs better metals
Federal government funding will boost hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel research.
Coal mine ownership shifts
After the exit of a Chinese backer, Stanmore Coal has acquired full ownership of Queensland's Eagle Downs mine.
Icebreaker issues grow
Serious issues have limited the operations of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker.
PM&C chief speaks on security
The Prime Minister’s chief advisor has reflected on Australia’s changing security mission.