Archived News for Executives and Senior Management
New ruling lets Japanese reactors fire
Japan’s nuclear power industry has won a legal victory against an injunction that was preventing it from running two key reactors.
ACCC lines up power price check
The Federal Government has ordered the ACCC to look at retail electricity prices.
Activists attack CBA over coal
Activists have scaled the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Sydney headquarters to protest coal financing.
Detailed data for efficient fix
CSIRO scientists have helped develop a way to measure the real-time energy use of every device in a household.
Ex-ETSA boss backs nuclear
South Australia should switch to nuclear power, according to a former Electricity Trust of South Australia (ETSA) chief.
LNG giant slowed by unpaid bills
Laing O’Rourke says it was forced to quit work on a gargantuan liquid natural gas (LNG) facility in Darwin because it has not been paid.
TPG to bid for Fairfax
Private equity firm TPG Capital will soon attempt to buy Fairfax Media, according to reports in Fairfax papers.
ASIC finds law firm above board
Law firm Slater and Gordon has been cleared of falsifying its financial records and accounts.
Banking inquiry brewing
The push for a commission of inquiry into Australia's scandal-plagued banking system is gaining momentum.
Retirement report raises risks
Economist Saul Eslake says retirees are having to use their superannuation to pay off mortgages.
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Powerful quote criticised
Unions claim ACCC chair Rod Sims has broken the public service code of conduct.
UN reviews Indigenous issues
Australia has come under fresh criticism for the treatment of its Indigenous population.
Ruling class gets STEM lessons
Scientists have flooded Canberra for this week’s Science Meets Parliament events.
Stop Adani Alliance launched
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has brought together a unified front against the Carmichael coal mine.
PM pushes for new union rules
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to jail union officials and employers who make illegitimate secret payments.
QCoal makes corruption claim
Queensland mining company QCoal’s managing director has lodged corruption claims.
Bank builds lab for cyber fight
CommBank has partnered with the University of New South Wales to develop a centre of expertise for cyber security ...