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Volkswagen’s emissions scandal has cost it six high-level employees and $US4.3 billion
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
Service shift questioned again
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has invoked the classic 'jobs and growth' justification for the forced relocation of about 200 workers.
Centrelink creates automated chaos
The Federal Government’s ability to run a tech service has not improved over the New Year break.
Data laws decried amid review
The telecommunications industry is launching a fresh push to change Australia’s data retention laws.
Dodgy watches in legal first
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is suing two purveyors of fake Swarovski watches on its online marketplace platform Taobao.
Gas giant aims low in LNG glut
A top figure at Woodside Petroleum says the era of LNG mega-projects is over.
Ley's travel spree grounded
The Health Minister is facing a vicious media and public backlash this week after some questionable spending came to light.
SABRENet could save Adelaide
Adelaide’s high-speed academic internet system will be expanded this year.
Jobs stats show shifting state
Unemployment has increased despite close to 40,000 new jobs being created.
Morrison cops harsh response
Finance experts have slammed Treasurer Scott Morrison's comments on debt.
ATO fixing failed sites
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has struggled to respond to a critical systems collapse this week.
NBN brings big budget drag
More details on the incredible cost of the National Broadband Network have surfaced.
Obeid handed three years' jail
Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid has been sentenced to five years' jail, with no parole for three years.
'Flushable' claims face court
The ACCC has launched legal action against the manufacturers of “flushable” wet wipes.
AusPost safety steps slammed
Residents of one Victorian town have told Australia Post what they think of safety regulations.
Work safety at whim of climate
Public health officials say that as the length and severity of hot weather increases, work practices must change.
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.
COAG concludes with little action
The usual veneer of agreement was missing after Friday’s COAG meetings.
Cormann slammed for 'callous' claim
Mathias Cormann has been criticised for describing paid domestic violence as “another cost” ...