Archived News for Executives and Senior Management - August, 2021
Court action has been launched against Telstra, Optus and TPG for allegedly misleading consumers over NBN maximum speeds.
Telstra buys GP booking
Telstra Health is buying GP clinical and practice management software company MedicalDirector for $350 million.
Local makes ancient maths find
An Australian expert has decoded what may be the world’s oldest example of applied geometry.
RBA boss backs jabs
Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe says vaccination is the key to mitigating ongoing economic damage.
AusPost ex-CEO paid out
Australia Post will pay its former chief executive Christine Holgate $1 million as a termination payment.
Mayor probed over loan
The Mayor of Cairns is being investigated over a friendly loan that helped save his political career.
NT ICAC chief speaks
The Northern Territory's new corruption commissioner has issued a warning to staff that do not meet his expectations.
BHP dam case re-opened
London judges have revived a $9.43 billion Brazil dam lawsuit against mining giant BHP.
Locals bid for missile money
Local firms are bidding to become Australia’s next missile manufacturer.
MBA laments lockdown
The Master Builders’ Association says Sydney suburban lockdowns have stopped work on $6 billion worth of projects.
Treasurer dodges rort review
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has boldly avoided reviewing JobKeeper waste, despite urging from several sides.
AEMO plots powerful paths
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has mapped out potential paths from the future of electricity in Australia.
AGIG creates hydrogen goal
Australia’s biggest natural gas distributor wants new housing subdivisions to be powered by green hydrogen by 2025.
Consumers back 'sun tax'
A consumer group has backed plans to allow energy networks to charge solar panel owners for sending surplus power back to the grid.
COVIDSafe "rarely" helps
The Federal Government concedes that its COVIDSafe app has been “rarely used”.
Experts urge RNA revolution
Australia could become a world leader in RNA biotech, with the right planning.
Fake accents lead to real fine
Simply Energy has been hit with a $2.5 million fine after sales contractors allegedly impersonated customers.