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RBA governor Glenn Stevens has told a major economic forum that interest rates will likely stay on hold for the time being, as inflation is under control and home prices are cooling.
Robb defends full TPP text, now revealed
The full text of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) has been released, causing Australian Trade Minister Andrew Robb to tell everyone to calm down.
Uni cash crisis denied
The vice-chancellor of a Group of Eight (Go8) university has broken ranks, saying there is no crisis in Australia's higher education system and there is no particularly strong case for students to have to pay more.
Emissions money pays for cloudy solutions
Experts say it is hard to tell what happens to billions of dollars in taxpayer funds handed out in the Government's Direct Action climate policy.
PS leader plugs private cross-over
Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (PM&C), Michael Thawley, says the Australian Public Service (APS) should “open its doors” to the outside world.
QLD union gets desk-level access to new blood
Reports say Queensland's public sector unions are moving “desk to desk” and “floor by floor” through government offices to recruit new workers.
Locals taking better view of multicultural country
University researchers have taken an in-depth look at Australians’ views on cultural diversity, immigration and social cohesion.
Tech firms turn to Tassie for big CPU stash
Tasmania’s naturally cool climate has grabbed the attention of global tech firms, who say it could be the perfect site for large data-centres.
ANZ marks record profit despite 'constraints'
ANZ says that despite the “constrained environment” it operates in, it managed to achieve a $7.2 billion profit.
More scientists swing against old coal
The Australian Academy of Science has become the latest major institution to offload its fossil fuel investments.
Greens go for glass government
A plan is being developed that could see the ACT become Australia’s most transparent government - by a very long way.
Catalogues plug cheap obesity
Junk mail promotes junk food – that is the finding of a new study into the health benefits of the most heavily-promoted foods in supermarket catalogues.
New shopper spotted in retail arena
Experts have discovered a new breed of consumer stalking aisles across the country – the ultra-competitive ‘sport shopper’.
BHP won't let downturn damage its view
The chairman of BHP Billiton says the company remains “robust and resilient”, despite taking a battering in recent months.
Chevron shells out for dodgy tax deal
Profit shifting has led to big costs for Chevron, with the Supreme Court ruling it must pay $322 million to catch up on its tax-dodging.
New chief seeks nuclear nicety
Australia has a new chief scientist, in a move some say will open up debate about nuclear energy.
Disagreement over union's background deals
The former head of the Australian Workers Union (AWU) in Victoria has responded to claims of big donation deals around the $2.5 billion EastLink road project.
Low stats found for women in ICT study
A series of national surveys on women in Information Communication Technology (ICT) have provided insight into the sector’s gender gap.
Power companies top list of public dislike
The latest Choice Consumer Pulse has revealed that electricity bills are the number one concern for Australian consumers.
Power merger still unclear
The Queensland Government says it is still working out the details of its plan to merge five state-owned power companies.
Big banks take more to cover new rules
Everyone is waiting on ANZ - after CBA and NAB announced rates changes on Friday.