Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - June, 2014
Australian scientists will look inside the brain for physical evidence of gambling addiction, with the launch of an important research project.
Lines drawn, options passed in vote to kill anti-green bill
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lives on for now, and the Prime Minister has been handed his first option for a double dissolution.
Obama sets sights on Pacific fish pirates
International fisheries may be the target of an assault by the United States.
Drugs inject slow, risky work approach nationwide
The Australian Drug Foundation says one in five workers admit attending their job while under the influence of alcohol.
Hurtful history questions detailed for Queensland
Legal changes in Queensland mean employers can request information about pre-existing injuries or medical conditions from potential workers.
New focus for UGL after fiery few months
Big moves at engineering contractor UGL, with the announcement of the sale of one subsidiary and appointment of a new CEO.
Abbott's hat trick in pro-coal climate
The Prime Minister continues to skirt the importance of investment in renewable energy, saying that Australia should focus on “affordable” energy, and that fighting climate change can be done without harming fossil fuel industries.
Anti-vax fear has deadly-real effects for US
Whooping cough has been declared an epidemic in the heartland of the American anti-vaccine movement.
Rights fight win could show shifting tide
A Chinese court has ruled in favour of workers who were fired for going on strike, and incredible move for the nation’s labour laws.
Scam toll shows size of online grift
Australians were scammed out of $89 million last year, with the latest stats showing the digital con-jobs fleecing thousands of people every year.
Twin towers to feed demand for smart architecture
British architects have unveiled their plans for set of massive Chinese skyscrapers, one of which would feed renewable energy into the other.
After-school risk shows cost of coolness
Science has added some data to the observable trend that coolness in high school does not last.
Payday lenders ply trade where times are toughest
Payday lenders clearly target cash-strapped residents in poorer suburbs, a new study has shown.
Profit possible in science of decision
Experts will discuss the economic goldmine that is the brain at a talk in Sydney this week.
Budget march busts city streets
Thousands of union workers and supporters have descended to the streets of Melbourne to voice their outrage at what they see as a heavy-handed federal budget.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Gov. goes 'Yes' on power sale, fails expert checks
One expert has slammed the New South Wales Government’s plan for a partial sale of the electricity network.
Outback flight of fancy takes strange turn
A mystery has taken wing in Western Australia, after dozens of elite athletes went missing mid-race.
Talks turn in positive direction for post-budget dealing
The Treasurer has mounted an impassioned defence of the Federal Budget, in an address to business associates at the Sydney Institute.
Corporate care drops in tough environment
Several issues have combined to reduce the level of corporate social responsibility in Australia, a study says.
Latest green flash hints at White Paper progress
The Federal Government has released another green paper covering some ideas for development in the northern half of Australia.