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There have been renewed calls for the New South Wales government to revoke a coal mining licence in the fallout of corruption findings.

Moves to soften tender hardship

The South Australian Government is attempting to make it easier for small and medium sized businesses to tender for public sector contracts, with a new training package for operators.

Myer's multi-million high fashion buy-out

Two of the hottest names in fashion will have a bit more cash to burn soon, with Myer announcing it will complete its buy-out of Sass & Bide worth about $30 million.

Palmer puts tax talk to bed

Queensland’s big man of mining has cleared up his $90 million tax dispute and is ready for the possibility of taking up a role in federal government.

Shareholders enticed by $24 billion Dell deal

The stoush over the value of the Dell computer brand seems to have subsided, with reports shareholders have finally agreed to a $US24.9 billion buyout offer put forward by founder and CEO Michael Dell with venture group Silver Lake Partners.

TAFE chief quits, calls for commerce

The chief executive of a key regional Victorian training centre has quit, her outgoing message said there were still big hurdles on the road ahead.

Twitter to take flight on free market

Twitter is going public, the social media mammoth made the announcement in the only appropriate way overnight – condensing the news into a punchy 135-character tweet.

Council chief's spending spree lock-down

A former council CEO has been jailed after his free-wheeling use of the shire’s credit card.

No points for flattery, envy drives buyers

A new study has found consumers do not like overly-flattering salespeople, even if they believe the compliments are sincere.

Scientific supergroup sets sights on tomorrow

The issue of how to provide a comfortable retirement for Australia’s aging population will be tackled by a $9 million collaborative effort between top scientific agencies.

Unhappiness prompts move to uncertain pastures

An analysis of employment data has suggested being unhappy in one job leads many to throw themselves into the uncertainty of temporary work.

Big buy-out brings billions, some see more on horizon

Australian-based engineering consultant Sinclair Knight Merz has been bought out by Californian giant Jacobs Engineering for over a billion dollars.

New blood to boost public transport tech

Victoria’s public transport network is set to undergo an overhaul of its IT systems, initiated by a newly-recruited chief information officer.

Technological bounds of design redrawn

Billionaire Elon Musk has again given the world a glimpse of impending technological possibilities.

Debt ceiling in question after Hockey's drop

Reports today say Australia’s debt ceiling would have to be raised from its $300 billion level if the Opposition take power after Saturday’s election.

Indigenous business given solid boost

A new fund has been launched to develop Aboriginal businesses.

Big wig criticisms flung and returned

The Prime Minister has deflected criticism from a board-member of the Reserve Bank, saying Roger Corbett is just talking up his own interests as chair of Fairfax.

IT shift clouded by collective concerns

A new program is being installed throughout New South Wales which will see public sectors combine and share IT resources to streamline the government’s technological capability.

Petition pushes against Council gag order

One Western Australian City Council is facing a petition for its own suspension, after councillors voted to stop its Mayor from speaking.

Probe finds gaps in crime confiscation scheme

An audit into the Victorian Police program meant to distribute proceeds of crime to victims has found a number of operational shortcomings leave it woefully ineffective.

Boss' bonus boosts base workers

The boss of one of the world’s fastest-growing computer companies has come up with a good way to keep his staff happy and motivated – by giving them money.