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Days are numbered for the poorly timed still-frame slideshows that dominate business meetings worldwide, with researchers working on the next generation of data presentation.

Reporting requires too much, BCA says

The Business Council of Australia appears to be picking a fight with itself over the need to report gender figures.

Spill at the top of super money mound

Heads appear to have rolled at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) expert superannuation panel, with half its members jumping ship over conflict of interest allegations.

Leighton's good run prompts power spill, ASIC look-over

Hochtief has sent a strong message to Leighton; stepping in, removing the company’s CEO and CFO, and replacing them with its own people.

Ok Tedi posts cost of tough times

A long string of troubles has left Papua New Guinea's giant state-owned Ok Tedi gold and copper mine with a dwindling pile of profits.

Big swing buries QLD landowner rights bill

A bill allowing farmers and other landowners the right to refuse entry for mining, oil and gas companies has been soundly defeated.

John Holland group summoned over death on Perth

Several groups surrounding civil construction firm John Holland will face Federal Court over allegations that federal health and safety laws were breached, leading to the death of a rail maintenance worker on the Perth CityLink.

Media mixing rules up for review

The Federal Government says it is considering changes to cross-media ownership laws to reflect the current state of technology.

Mobile link-ups trigger watchdog's gaze

The competition watchdog appears concerned about emerging digital partnerships, which have seen telecommunications companies such as Telstra linking up with internet giants like Google to leverage off each other’s facilities.

Solar back step to leave QLD customers haggling

Up to fifty thousand Queenslanders will soon have to negotiate their own solar feed-in tariff, with the State Government changing its scheme and leaving regulation to consumers.

Body seeks funds to keep getting feet off the street

Authorities warn that the Federal Government should continue funding the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), or put tens of thousands at risk.

Giles wants funds up north to unlock hidden wealth

The chief minister of the Northern Territory has put out the call for private investment in a range of sectors, saying there is untold economic potential for those adventurous enough to try.

Havens highlighted in claims of Apple's $8.9 billion dodge

Reports this week have shown the scale of tax avoidance perpetrated by some major companies, bringing about a Federal Government pledge to do something.

Australia told to hold up on neighbourly spying

The Australian Government has been told to stop spying on East Timor.

Hashtag Mayor gets global nod

The new Mayor of Geelong has been making himself known if nothing else, and will now take his personal brand of leadership to the international stage for the World Mayor competition.

Late night boozing still fine in NSW Parliament

New South Wales Members of Parliament can continue drinking during late-night sittings, after a parliamentary inquiry ruled drunkenness was covered by existing rules.

Senator censured in Opposition's push for info

The LNP is continuing to extol the virtues of Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash, despite her being censured by the Senate over conflict of interest allegations.

Broader view needed to dig at real source of harassment

It is certain that many workplace clashes are the result of differing opinions or personalities, but new research shows the workplace itself plays a big role too.