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The Australian Taxation Office will look to cherry-pick new executives from top companies, hoping to bring in the best of the best for handy tax advice.
Doors open on new site to see how we pick and choose
The University of South Australia has decided to open the doors on a new research institute dedicated to the many choices we have to make.
Minister sees short clock on wages timebomb
A Federal Minister has warned bad things will happen if wage negotiations are not controlled, calling on unions and employers to take it easy.
Public service honour for head of rolling river changes
One of the key figures behind implementation of water policy in the Murray-Darling Basin has been awarded for her efforts.
Water printer to turn the page on office waste
Every day tonnes of paper is printed on, handed to someone, virtually ignored and then thrown away, but a new development could see the end of single-use paper wastage.
Google offers prize for finding its faults
A huge bounty has been offered for one of the most prominent hacks imaginable, with Google putting up a $US2.7 million prize for someone to break into its software.
Illegal industrial deals revealed
Reports by multiple Australian media outlets have shown a high level of corruption in construction, with several unions accused of handing lucrative contracts to criminals.
Small power firms want price control in ACT
Some of the smaller players in the ACT electricity market want prices adjusted to improve competition.
Special day for local techno. heroes
Two champions of a renewable energy future have been honoured this Australia Day.
Entry level changes cop poor report
The New South Wales State Government has lowered the bar for teachers, but a prominent figure in the academic community has asked how it will help improve quality.
Revoke provokes scorn, calls for reimbursal
To mining companies are looking for half a billion dollars in compensation, after the New South Wales government tore up their licences.
Failed raid triggers ATO power check
A botched raid based on a hunch has prompted the Australian Tax Office to rethink its policies.
Insiders say TPP new age on the way
Several nations have agreed that the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement “is going to be completed and it is going to set the economic architecture for the region,” according to acting deputy US Trade Representative, Wendy Cutler.
Square one success leaves China chasing more trade
China will soon have over a dozen free trade zones, following the success and popularity of one in Shaghai.
Summit time to remind the world we're open
The Trade Minister will spend his time at the World Economic Forum (WEF) trying to bring trade and investment to our shores.
Tassie council spots cut, some want the rest gone too
Local governments in Tasmania have trimmed the fat from their own top jobs, the state will now run with 18 fewer councillor positions in this October's local government elections.
Big farm plan expanded, could stick on water concerns
Developers are keen to get underway on a $2 billion agricultural project, but some locals say it cannot be done.
Commission given extension to find more tape
The Federal Government has extended the deadline for recommendations from the Commission of Audit, after the massive task meant the board came up short this month.
Master Builders accuse unions of putting walls around work
A corporate body representing the building industry says the current workplace relations system is blocking hiring and preventing training, while strikes are driving up costs at work sites around the country.
Shots of shining sun for the heart, warnings for the skin
Research has suggested there may be a fun new way to fight against one of the world’s leading causes of death.
Toddlers' body tantrums have strong genetic basis
Studies have shown there is a genetic basis for physical aggression in toddlers, but it does not mean a person will remain aggressive forever.