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A new study has identified a few key exercises to keep people happier at work.
Climate outlook says all sectors must respond
Australia’s top national science agencies say looming climate change will hit the nation hard, and the chance to do anything about it is slipping away.
Council plugs health help in green offices
According to the Green Building Council of Australia, the design and layout of a workspace can have some pretty dramatic effects on productivity, health and wellbeing of staff.
Gas finds bring good times despite oil price
New figures show resource and energy giant Santos is in the money.
Girls' early results show weight of lost potential
An international study has found that girls outperform boys in educational achievement worldwide.
Leigh weighs in on taxis, tax and big tech
The shadow assistant treasurer has taken up the push to tax tech companies, and warned of some dangers in the new digital economy.
Slight word of more coal sales
Anglo American has hinted that it will put two more Australian coal mines up for sale.
Solar slug held up to Senate's light
A senate inquiry has been launched to find why so many are hit with high costs and hidden fees after switching to solar power.
Bosses dodging fallout from Fukushima
Executives from the nuclear power company at the centre of the 2011 Fukushima disaster won’t face charges.
Finance bodies want broader look at awards
The Productivity Commission has hinted that default funds under modern awards will not be included into its inquiry into Workplace Relations Framework, much to the chagrin of some financial services lobby groups.
Ministers' misstep hurts independence
The legal and academic communities have backed Australian Human Rights Commission President Gillian Triggs, as she faces criticism from the Australian Government.
Unions fend off hints of attack on super
The Federal Government has put reforms on the agenda that already have unions on the defensive.
Big bank's big plan for ten years of help
One of Australia’s major banks will employ at least 400 indigenous Australians in a big hiring push over the next few years.
Doors open on big skills fund
Australian businesses can now apply for a slice of the Federal Government’s $476 million Industry Skills Fund to boost the skills of their workforce.
'Text neck' checked as next big risk
As millions stoop to read the latest news, gossip, emails and cat memes, experts warn the awkward angle of modern life could be a serious health risk.
New figure fades after ICAC bites
New South Wales Liberal MP Garry Edwards has been expelled from the party, following allegations of corruption.
PUP pledges tax change to wake QLD
The Palmer United Party has launched its QLD election campaign with a promise abolish payroll tax, which it says will kick-start work and economic development.
Watchdog's weary eye weighs-up Woodside
The ACCC is taking a deep look at Woodside Petroleum’s $US2.75 billion buy-out of LNG assets from a US energy firm, acting on concerns that the deal was designed to lift gas prices.
Boys' hold on 'brilliance' keeps women from top jobs
A new study shows that at even the highest echelons of academia, baseless assumptions are keeping women from being adequately represented.
Tax and share shift to help small tech
Changes could be on the way that will allow Australian start-ups to hire more staff and better compete with the big players in their fields.
Brain scans show mind-bending political lines
A new study may shed some light on why when politicians talk – those listening often tune out.