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A giant is about to make its gargantuan presence known on the global market, with the public float of the Chinese tech firm Alibaba.
Origin's big price claim brings day in court
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will launch court action against Origin Energy for overstating its claims.
Public workers fire up new tech spree
Insiders say public sector job cuts have caused many to take a new path, launching a number of new tech industry start-ups.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
Honeymoon over, businesses call for action from Abbott
Company directors have become progressively less confident in the Abbott Government since it came to power, a survey says.
Super fund gouging called-out before big merger
Two colluders at the top of a $700 million industry super fund have been brought down in a corporate expenses scandal.
Asylum closures miss better opportunity
The Federal Government has signalled its intention to shut several onshore asylum seeker centres, a week after the Commission of Audit labelled offshore processing a waste of money.
Palmer launches legal action on Newman's nefarious claim
Federal MP and mining billionaire Clive Palmer has served defamation papers on Queensland's Premier, over his claims that Mr Palmer is trying to “buy” government.
Party fighting making fast-track progress slow
An attempt to set up a fast-track for planning in the ACT is not going to quickly, with partisan bickering throwing the process into chaos.
Break taken before new round of corruption queries
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in New South Wales will take a break to consider new evidence of “serious electoral funding irregularities”.
Debt tax has lack of support, could be smokescreen
It is becoming difficult to find those who believe that the proposed ‘budget debt levy’ is a good idea.
Pink batt penny-passing sees staff blame each other
The royal commission into the Rudd government’s home insulation scheme continues, and comments of some authorities have shown just how rushed the plan was.
Queensland's green coal boss blurs lines, creates conflict
One of the key people behind Queensland’s environmental policies is also a manager in the coal sector.
Robots roll out for new job in coal
BHP says it has tasted success and will continue trials of driverless trucks.
Transport boss climbs into NHVR driver's seat
A former Queensland Department of Transport boss has taken over the top job at the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.
Uranium buy-in against tough times for nuclear
Iron ore mogul Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has invested millions in a small Australian uranium company.
Fuel fiddling not welcomed by firms
The mining sector has added its booming voice to the chorus of discontent over proposed adjustments for more federal money.
Generators keep taxing while figuring how to pay it back
The ACCC has warned energy generators that they will have to pay back money collected for the carbon tax, if it is repealed.
Internet crackdown brings fine for "indecent" ads
China’s attempts to rid the internet of pornography and “indecent” content have led to a near $1 million fine for one provider.
Major firms could see financial influence trimmed
A senior federal minister says big companies and unions should be banned from making political donations.
Med scheme meddling may not be best practice
The recent Commission of Audit report suggests big changes are on the way for Australian healthcare.