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Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and about 1,000 robotics experts have signed a letter to ensure that in the future of warfare- human fingers are on the trigger.
Harassment report takes Minister's job
Victoria’s Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek has been forced to resign from the ministry after bullying allegations made by his former chief of staff.
No good news in World Bank's mining view
The World Bank has taken a grim view of the future for the global mining industry, predicting prices will decline across the board.
Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again
The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.
Experts say drug IP fights cost lives
Academics have slammed pharmaceutical giants for squabbling over intellectual property for new life-saving medicines, while victims of disease are dying.
Super funds fight LNP's union-busting
Industry superannuation funds are fighting against changes that threaten union control.
Anti-swearing may not make sense
There is a lot of sensitivity around swearing and other language conventions in modern culture, but some academics wonder if it is really warranted.
New home on horizon but holidays still far off
An international team of astronomers have announced the discovery of a near-Earth-sized planet in the habitable zone of a Sun-like star – the most appropriate replacement for Earth ever spotted.
Senator sees nothing to fear in China FTA
The Assistant Education Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham, has taken to the radiowaves to warn people not to pay attention to Australian union claims over the threat of new free-trade deals.
SMSF site hit for wonky comparison
Self-managed super firm Omniwealth will pay a $10,200 penalty for including potentially misleading claims on its website.
High-flying fraud comes crashing down
A senior Airservices Australia manager has been charged for using fake aviation companies and false documents to defraud the tax office of over $320,000.
Big help could be hidden in data
One expert says there is a goldmine of data at many major that could be used to enhance a range of outcomes.
Executive heads roll in Toshiba's profit scandal
The president and former president of tech firm Toshiba have resigned over a $US1.2 billion accounting scandal.
Shorten drops new renewable deal
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten is pushing for half of Australia's large-scale energy production to come from renewable sources within 15 years.
Drug tests spread to non-mining sectors
Sales reps in company vehicles will be targeted in the next wave of workplace drug testing, authorities say.
Gold leads precious metals' deep decline
The value of gold has dropped to its lowest point in nearly five-and-a-half years, hit hard by fears of massive selling in China, dealers say.
New book looks to get high-speed rail on track
An expert’s report says the private sector could build a high-speed rail service between Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne for around a third of the previously estimated cost, and get it done in about a fifth of the time.
Baird makes GST pitch to help health
News South Wales Premier Mike Baird has made his pitch in the much-awaited yet much-avoided GST conversation, arguing the rate should be increased to 15 per cent to pay for better healthcare.
Big firms battle Brandis over security switch
Federal Attorney-General George Brandis has rubbished concerns raised by telecommunications companies about new national security proposals.
CFMEU boss back on the job amid investigation
Brian Parker is back in his role as the NSW CFMEU boss, after stepping aside to face the royal commission into union corruption.
Fair Work takes action on claims of Victorian thuggery
The Fair Work Building and Construction watchdog has launched a new case against two members of the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union Victorian branch, after allegations of thuggish behaviour.