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Sales reps in company vehicles will be targeted in the next wave of workplace drug testing, authorities say.

Gold leads precious metals' deep decline

The value of gold has dropped to its lowest point in nearly five-and-a-half years, hit hard by fears of massive selling in China, dealers say.

New book looks to get high-speed rail on track

An expert’s report says the private sector could build a high-speed rail service between Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for around a third of the previously estimated cost, and get it done in about a fifth of the time.

Baird makes GST pitch to help health

News South Wales Premier Mike Baird has made his pitch in the much-awaited yet much-avoided GST conversation, arguing the rate should be increased to 15 per cent to pay for better healthcare.

Big firms battle Brandis over security switch

Federal Attorney-General George Brandis has rubbished concerns raised by telecommunications companies about new national security proposals.

CFMEU boss back on the job amid investigation

Brian Parker is back in his role as the NSW CFMEU boss, after stepping aside to face the royal commission into union corruption.

Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery

The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.

Phone fraud allegations land on former watchdog

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Queensland budget leaves builders looking

The Queensland Parliament has passed the Palaszczuk Government's $49.9 billion "real Labor budget", but business groups want more big projects.

Sports betting seen on slippery social slope

Experts say sports betting is becoming a normal social practice, but could potentially lead to peer pressure and risky gambling behaviour.

True SMSF costs counted

A new study has shown that self-managed super is certainly not a cheap option.

Bishop's chopper trip shows entitled excess

A furore is starting over the incredible travel entitlement spending of Federal Speaker Bronwyn Bishop.

New commissioner to provoke real LGBTI change

Rowena Allen has been appointed Victoria’s first Gender and Sexuality Commissioner, and is set to champion the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse and intersex (LGBTI) Victorians within the Government.

Creative keys to ease artistic clashes

Many firms consider their professional creatives to be the most difficult to manage, but one artistic freelancer says there are some simple tips to get the best outcome for all involved.

Professor pushes calm in ever-shifting market

One Australian expert has warned mum and dad investors to brace for an extended stretch of uncertainty in global markets, as volatility becomes 'the new normal'.

Experts check cost of congestion

The WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) will work with the Royal Automobile Club of WA (RAC) on an investigation of the true cost of traffic congestion in Perth.

Iron tumble hits trucks

Unstable iron ore prices are continuing to hurt Australian industries, with a number of local trucking firms forced to make bold moves in response.

Smart builds open new spaces

There is an architectural battle going on in our cities between transport infrastructure and human spaces, but some experts say there are big benefits to a truce.

Crude price decline to deepen

The International Energy Agency says global demand for oil will slow even further down next year, warning that the recent downward spiral in crude prices could continue.

Footy boss to help tackle SA unemployment

The chairman of the Adelaide Crows AFL team will lead a $15 million investment fund to attract businesses to South Australia.

Plenty at risk in wind power switch

The Abbott Government has put international investment, local jobs and its own reputation at risk by instructing the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to move away from wind energy.