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Federal MP and (possibly former) mining magnate Clive Palmer has resigned several directorships ahead of a court battle with a Chinese conglomerate.
Heads roll at GM after years of failure
General Motors has fired 15 of its top people over a deadly ignition scandal.
Conspiracy claims in critical waste debate
A Howard government lawyer involved in planning a nuclear waste storage site has been accused of manipulating the legal system to make sure it goes ahead.
New man on NBN plan reeks of backroom dealing
A new appointment at the company behind the National Broadband Network signals dodgy relationships between the Federal Government and private sector, some say.
Northern gas rising, hopes held it will flow to regions
New estimates have shown the rise of gas as a major part of the Queensland economy, and regional bodies want to make sure they see a slice of profit.
Obeid rejects ruling over several crooked deals
Eddie Obeid is maintaining his innocence even after the ICAC ruled his behaviour as corrupt.
Prior views could distort RET review
The Federal Government is being accused of rigging the outcome in its choice of leaders for the Renewable Energy Target (RET) review.
More excitement than understanding in science survey
Australians love science and technology, but do not really know what it’s all about – according to a new report.
Single hub for project success reports high numbers
As the fickle cycles of politics appear to give with one hand while taking with the other, it is difficult to tell which programs actually work.
Robotic rates rises in push for inhuman efficiency
Experts estimate that millions of jobs will be affected by the rise of robots in the next two decades, and Australian industries might be some of the hardest hit.
Santos plans to dig deeper than ever in NT quest
Santos says it will drill what may be Australia’s deepest exploration wells in its efforts to find shale gas and oil in the Northern Territory.
Asset sale spree starts with QLD looking to sell
The Queensland Competition Authority (QCA) has warned that electricity prices will rise by 13.6 per cent in July, while the State Government moves to sell some of its energy assets.
Freedom scuttled in anti-piracy broadside
One founder of the internet’s most resilient torrent site has been arrested in Sweden, and will now serve a jail term after years on the run.
Secondary moves slammed as choking technique
Master Builders Australia and a number of business groups have joined the fight against Australia’s “militant” union movement.
Target review taking shape with some papers up
The future of the Renewable Energy target may become more certain soon, with submissions from interested parties beginning to surface.
Thousands rush to have online past partly expunged
Google has received 12,000 requests in a single day from people who wanted part of their online history to be “forgotten”.
Astro-equipment stars at auction
A piece of equipment from one of mankind’s most astounding technological achievements has been sold at auction.
Brandis flags three-strike response to piracy
Senator Scott Ludlam has grilled Attorney-General George Brandis on the Federal Government’s plans for internet piracy legislation, and found renewed suggestions that a ‘three strike’ policy may be on the way.
Broad roads plan calls for $11bn improvements
Governments have made a worldwide call for companies interested in building a huge Sydney roads project.
Cuts to save now leave future in better shape too
Though it may not be enough to stop the tide of unemployment rising in Australia’s automotive-manufacturing sector, one expert has a suggestion for way energy efficiency can boost local industries.
Nines sites awarded for offshore oil digs
Nine new permits have been awarded for offshore oil exploration around Australia.