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A study has been published which tallies the positive and negative effects of working in an environmentally-conscious office, suggesting there are benefits both to people and the planet.
Hard look taken at objectifying gaze
Most people have experienced anything from a longing gaze to a creepy stare, but now science has shown some of the specifics behind the ways we check each other out.
Award for keeping staff safe at work, on roads
The chief of a bus company has been recognised for his efforts in keeping workers safe.
Discovery prompts re-thinking of mind-power
A new discovery has revealed the human brain has several times more processing power than ever imagined.
Figures show firms looking less this year
A survey says global exploration budgets for non-ferrous metals have taken a nosedive this year.
Pay back lands after three-hour tedium
United Airlines has been ordered to pay more than US$1 million in fines after leaving passengers on the tarmac for over four hours.
Robo-drivers show clean slate so far
Google has released data reportedly showing its driverless cars are safer than those with human operators.
Boom forecast in 2016 as companies get cloudy
Industry analysts say 2016 will be a defining year, wherein a majority of IT spending will be made on cloud-related purchases.
Electric big-wig says Australia should pay a carbon price
The vice-chairman of General Electric says Australia needs a price on carbon, but has not come up with the right plan yet.
Global demands for better broadband plans
The people in charge of a new plan to deliver the next generation of Australia’s internet infrastructure have got some of the advice they need at a summit in Stockholm.
IBM's subtle sacking spree continues
The Australian arm of computer giant IBM is planning to slash hundreds of jobs from its operations here, but it is unclear how deep the cuts will be.
Sculley moulds possible plan to buy BlackBerry
The man best known for forcing Steve Jobs out of Apple in the 1980s is back to make his name again, with a possible plan to buy mobile device maker BlackBerry.
Carr shifts from foreign debate to chalk and slate
In a rising trend of prominent ex- politicians taking jobs in academia, Former NSW Premier and Foreign Minister Senator Bob Carr has been appointed Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at UNSW.
Dollar fears drive Hockey's boosting, raising
Treasurer Joe Hockey was responding to fears over lost potential resource profits in his recent move to raise the debt ceiling and boost the RBA, reports say.
Remote conduct catches up with Mr Rental
The Port Augusta branch of popular home appliance lenders Mr Rental has been charged after it was found to be engaging in unconscionable conduct.
Top-tier stoush at exemplary employer
Debts and the fear of mismanagement has led to a large-scale spill of the executive board for several tourist resorts and centres in the Northern Territory and Queensland.
Vegemite used as base to spread business praise
The Minister for Small Business has used the 90th birthday of an Australian icon to plug his party’s tax cuts and deregulation.
Minister pushes boom offshore, still solid though
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the release of exploration permits for offshore petroleum reserves shows the resources sector is still strong, despite spilling from the mainland into the ocean.
Probe to find feelings on corruption
An independent survey has been undertaken to find out how people feel about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in councils.
Public workers worry what will remain, as needs and threats increase
Public servants have seen nothing to reduce their concerns over large-scale job cuts in the sector.
Alzheimer's link re-states value of solid sleep
A new study in the US has linked shorter sleep durations and poorer quality of sleep with a biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease.