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A former senior public official says government workers should be “pushing back” against political decisions they know are wrong.
Issues raised in Asian defence technology trades
There has been plenty of discussion on the terms of the free trade agreement between Australia and Japan, which will see the lucrative exchange of multi-billion dollar military technologies.
Undervalued government staff strike for better deal
Public servants have walked off the job in protest of pay conditions in WA.
Big five fear witch-hunt as Royal Commission rolls onsite
The Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption kicks off today, which will reveal much about the state of Australian unionism, cronyism and lobbyism.
Blind tests debunk beloved violin myth
An experiment has been conducted to test the prestige of the world’s most famous violins.
Efficiency drive sees Chinese coal closing
China will close more than 2000 smaller and less productive coal mines as part of its national push to kill low quality coal.
Firing and inflexibility in workplace pregnancy stats
A new report has shown a high level of discrimination across Australian workplaces, which can lead to personal, economic and even safety issues.
Uni and industry combine to bring big mining robots online
Over half a million dollars will be spent on a trial to introduce automated draglines; robots that could save millions for mines worldwide.
Bike shift to form clear rear buffer
New laws in Queensland are aimed at making it easier for drivers to understand what to do when passing cyclists.
Building body gets new corporate capstone
A replacement for the chair of Infrastructure Australia has been announced, as Rod Eddington prepares to leave his post.
Data farm pushed back by internet insiders
One of Australia’s largest internet providers has attacked federal, state and territory governments over their continued push to harvest metadata for security purposes.
Energy chiefs push for union power wind-back
Some influential groups from the oil and gas industries have told the Federal Government to get cracking on changes to the Fair Work Act, saying billions of dollars and thousands of jobs are at risk.
Finding means greenfield deals can come from just a few
The Federal Court has backed a negotiating tactic which allows construction companies to sidestep unions on agreements for new projects.
Global talent blends online for crowd-funded feature
One of the most popular open source programs on the internet has launched a project to crowd-fund a feature film.
Mobile squeeze set to increase
Experts on Australia’s digital environment say we should exercise some restraint on mobile networks, as the possibility of overloaded frequencies becomes more likely every year.
Valle sees twenty more years on the coal train, if the price is right
The President of BHP Billiton’s coal sector has pushed for productivity to fight falling coal prices.
Watery war of words ongoing in WA
A pay dispute continues between the tug boat operators and a shipping company at the world's largest bulk export port.
Talks on tomorrow to empower present
A conference in Sydney has seen some of the leading innovators in new energy systems discussing ways to move from crude power supplies to clean, cheap and renewable sources.
Bank's bursary to balance digital gender divide
A highly commendable trend continues this week, with the announcement of a $100 million package for scholarships to get more female leaders in IT.
Fund members could fight for floating rights
The Australian Shareholder’s Association says the planned sale of Medibank Private may be hindered by members seeking leverage.
Researchers rearrange top end for better output
CSIRO has undergone an executive re-shuffle to improve the way it conducts and delivers science.