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Uber has set up a Public Policy Advisory Board to help it navigate the challenges and controversy of its global expansion.
Finance sector Budget effects checked
Analysts say superannuation will not be a significant end of financial year tax planning strategy for some, after this week's Budget changes.
Stereotypes spotted in brain study
Social stereotypes about race and sex may become hardwired in our brains, a new study suggests.
Steven reflects on way out of RBA
The Reserve Bank says more interest rate cuts could be on the way, if wages, inflation, and the housing market do not improve.
Experts want clear green goals
Climate scientists say green targets set at COP21 in Paris are too ambiguous.
Feds look local for city delivery
The Federal Government says it will need councils to help it deliver the Smart Policy pillar of its Smart Cities Plan.
Dry times to drive massive displacement
Experts say that as dry days increase and water supplies disappear, large part of the Middle East and North Africa will become unliveable.
Legal fight launched on coal giant
This week has seen the start of what could be a landmark climate change case in Australia.
Warnings raised on NDIS re-jig
Health advocates say the Government should not sell welfare short to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
AirAsia fault claims surface
Australian passengers were flying on a faulty Indonesian jet for up to a year before it crash, reports this week claim.
Coroner calls for hot work standards
Queensland’s coroner has urged industries to stop outdoor work in extreme heat to prevent worker deaths.
Roe 8's legal road lengthens
A Perth court has heard the West Australian Government’s appeal against a Supreme Court decision overturning the environmental approval for its Roe 8 project.
Steel talks to call for Federal funds
SA's Premier and senior ministers will discuss taxpayer-funded investment in the Whyalla steelworks on Tuesday afternoon.
Bold claims at May Day rallies
There were loud assertions from unions at May Day rallies over the weekend as they pledged to maintain their various fights.
PC backs geoblock dodging
Australian consumers should be able to go around pointless geoblocks on streaming services.
Facebook bucks tech stock trend
Facebook’s big figures have halted a run of poor results for tech stocks.
Fines land after pain pill scam
The maker of Nurofen, Reckitt Benckiser, has been fined $1.7 million for its ‘targeted’ pain-relief products.
Deep cost of street-sleeping revealed
Youth homelessness costs national health and justice systems more than $600 million a year.
Sinodinos steers clear of money probe
Federal Government frontbencher Arthur Sinodinos is standing by his decision not to front a Senate committee.
Van ban in planning
Some councils along the New South Wales north coast could soon ban camper vans emblazoned with offensive slogans.