Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - May, 2014
A charity has put together a book that may be the perfect combination of practical and academic advice to save lives.
China signing to start huge African rail deal
China has signed a deal to build the first stage of a line that will cross several African nations.
Decades of digging defined in QLD's new plan
The Queensland Government has put up its new blueprint for the future of mining, outlining the state’s intentions for the next thirty resourceful years.
Trucking boss wants watchdog to look nationwide
The head of the Transport Workers Union has a recommendation which could deliver a better standard of politician.
Dart's UK flight cut short as IGas buys the board
Dart Energy has given up its dream to become a global player in non-conventional gas, agreeing to a merger with a UK operator that will see it dump assets.
Mega-store soon to make market debut
A giant is about to make its gargantuan presence known on the global market, with the public float of the Chinese tech firm Alibaba.
Origin's big price claim brings day in court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will launch court action against Origin Energy for overstating its claims.
Public workers fire up new tech spree
Insiders say public sector job cuts have caused many to take a new path, launching a number of new tech industry start-ups.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
Honeymoon over, businesses call for action from Abbott
Company directors have become progressively less confident in the Abbott Government since it came to power, a survey says.
Super fund gouging called-out before big merger
Two colluders at the top of a $700 million industry super fund have been brought down in a corporate expenses scandal.
Asylum closures miss better opportunity
The Federal Government has signalled its intention to shut several onshore asylum seeker centres, a week after the Commission of Audit labelled offshore processing a waste of money.
Palmer launches legal action on Newman's nefarious claim
Federal MP and mining billionaire Clive Palmer has served defamation papers on Queensland's Premier, over his claims that Mr Palmer is trying to “buy” government.
Party fighting making fast-track progress slow
An attempt to set up a fast-track for planning in the ACT is not going to quickly, with partisan bickering throwing the process into chaos.
Break taken before new round of corruption queries
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales will take a break to consider new evidence of “serious electoral funding irregularities”.
Debt tax has lack of support, could be smokescreen
It is becoming difficult to find those who believe that the proposed ‘budget debt levy’ is a good idea.
Pink batt penny-passing sees staff blame each other
The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Transport boss climbs into NHVR driver's seat
A former Queensland Department of Transport boss has taken over the top job at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Uranium buy-in against tough times for nuclear
Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has invested millions in a small Australian uranium company.