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The Australian Government may pay for the majority of a deal that will see Telstra buy Pacific telco Digicel.
Stoker seeks disclosure shift
Assistant Minister to the Attorney-General Amanda Stoker says Australia’s whistleblowing laws.
Australia low on green table
Australia has ranked last among nations in the latest Climate Change Performance Index.
PM wants CCS for CEFC
The Federal Government wants to expand the Clean Energy Finance Corporation’s investment remit ...
Little help from long deadlines
Researchers have run a simple experiment to see what is the best deadline for actually achieving something.
NASA to fire at passing asteroid
Next year, NASA will crash a spacecraft into an asteroid to test ideas for planetary defence.
Safety probe for TAHE
Safety investigators are running an independent review of NSW’s $40 billion Transport Asset Holding Entity (TAHE).
Skills issues detailed
Employers have warned that border re-opening will not solve Australia’s skill shortages.
Surveys show safety split
Researchers are looking at how mining companies can better protect their workers from injury.
Sydney Airport buyout announced
A $23.6 billion takeover bid for the Sydney Airport has been announced.
Blockchain urged for key papers
Experts suggest government agencies use blockchain technology to secure vaccination certificates.
Carbon reclaims COVID ground
Global greenhouse gas emissions are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
CBA buys into AI
Commonwealth Bank has taken a minority stake in global artificial intelligence (AI) provider H2O.
CSIRO reports on EV needs
CSIRO has provided new insights into the future supply and demand of metals critical for the renewable energy revolution.
Incitec warns of looming closure
High gas prices have been blamed for the closure of a Queensland fertiliser plant.
Servos warned of EV rise
Fuel retailers have been warned that electric vehicles may be cheaper than petrol cars as soon as 2025.
Cartel crunch questioned
The competition watchdog wants legal changes to stop “cartel activity” by global freight companies.
Clearview told to close eyes
Australia’s privacy commissioner has ordered facial recognition company Clearview AI to stop scanning the faces of Australians.
Defence sees extreme interest
Federal agencies say extremist recruits are seeking military training.
Berejiklian probe closed to public
The NSW ICAC has completed public hearings in its inquiry into alleged corruption by NSW MPs.