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The education sector has been hit by the visa reforms announced this week.
Funding study finds huge effect
A new study shows investing in adolescent health and education brings significant economic benefit.
Pacific deals still afloat
While US President Donald Trump has put the TPP off for now, Australia and other Pacific nations are close to securing a smaller trade deal.
AMA calls out SA Health moves
The Australian Medical Association wants the "revolving door" leadership policy at SA Health to stop.
APVMA to Armidale points leaked
Widespread mockery is the latest hurdle in the Federal Government’s plan to move APVMA workers to Armidale.
Consumer review calls for tougher laws
A review of Australian consumer law has called for tougher penalties.
TPG to bite at mobile market
TPG will soon be Australia’s fourth mobile network operator, with plans to build its own $2 billion network.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Big blip in job stats
Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.9 per cent, with the creation of 74,500 full time jobs.
Companies come out for SA power bid
Thirty-one companies have registered their interest in building South Australia’s new $260 million gas-fired power station.
Data-retention laws launched
Australia’s metadata retention laws have come into effect, but officials claim they will not be as easily accessible as some suggest.
Green light for new ideas
A new start-up accelerator has started funding exciting renewable energy projects.
Iron price bumped by high supplies
Fortescue, one of Australia’s largest iron ore miners, says it does not expect the the iron ore price to fall much lower.
Solar rates keep rising
Experts say installation of solar panels is at its highest level in almost five years.
Big firms bank on non-payment
The Small Business Ombudsman says too many big companies are leaving smaller firms in the lurch.
Adani hears new mine backing
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has met privately with Adani executives to assure them that the Carmichael mine will go ahead.
Housing fixes picked apart
An independent economist has warned against rumoured superannuation changes.
India FTA re-awakened
The prime ministers of Australia and India have revived talks on a free trade deal.
Rio responds to tax accusation
Rio Tinto could seek a court challenge in its stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
Bank seeks quantum edge
The Commonwealth Bank is looking to get ahead of the risks and opportunities of quantum computing.