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A new study suggests monkeys have a very human desire to learn, especially if it proves them right.
Abbott blames abhorrence on Labor
The Prime Minister has dismissed a disturbing report on the state of hundreds of children in Australian detention centres.
Insiders forecast Turnbull's turn
While Tony Abbott has successfully fended off this week’s assault on his leadership, there is still some speculation about how things could have been.
Ombudsman calls for open honesty
The Commonwealth Ombudsman wants Federal Agencies to be more open about their mistakes.
Small price of better life for all
A number of experts have spoken out about the need to protect human societies by looking after the environment.
Bradken's bad run hits share price
Shares in a major Australian resource engineering firm have plummeted on the back of its latest figures.
China executes gangster mine boss
China has executed a mining billionaire for “organising and leading a mafia-style group”, murder and other crimes.
Fryer fall brings fast food fine
Hungry Jack’s has been fined $90,000 after an Adelaide employee fell into fry oil, and no one called an ambulance.
Sydney Uni expels high-emitting stocks
The University of Sydney has become the latest big Australian institution to get cold feet on coal.
Terms questioned in $20b sub deal
The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.
Big money to boost brain tech
A high-tech neural-engineering lab has received a very generous donation, which will go towards the development of new devices in Australia.
Casino bid on hold as QLD poll rolls on
The political situation in Queensland could push back an $8 billion mega-resort project near Cairns.
Greens seek points between the lines of MP's letter
The Greens have leapt on a letter written by NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay, which they say shows some serious risks in electricity privatisation.
Greens' coal plan would damn whole industry
The Greens have unveiled a plan to end all coal mining in New South Wales.
Trans-Pacific sellout coming soon
Federal Trade Minister Andrew Robb says it could be a matter of days until a shadowy trade deal is signed, and everyday Australians lose some of their rights.
WHO slammed for slow moves on Ebola
One expert says the World Health Organization (WHO) should accept responsibility for the ongoing spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa.
Forced freedom for overworked nation
Japan is considering forcing workers to take five compulsory paid holidays per year, in a bid to lessen the toll from rampant overworking.
Good money falls in big pay gap
Key figures on Australia’s financial landscape met this week to work on solutions for the industry’s gender equality problem.
Greece hurt in quest to fight financial Hades
The European Central Bank (ECB) no longer allow Greek banks to use government debt as collateral for loans.
Websites stack cash but papers don't help News
Rupert Murdoch’s grip on the family empire may be slipping, while News Corp profits slide down too.