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Reports today say Australia’s debt ceiling would have to be raised from its $300 billion level if the Opposition take power after Saturday’s election.

Indigenous business given solid boost

A new fund has been launched to develop Aboriginal businesses.

Big wig criticisms flung and returned

The Prime Minister has deflected criticism from a board-member of the Reserve Bank, saying Roger Corbett is just talking up his own interests as chair of Fairfax.

IT shift clouded by collective concerns

A new program is being installed throughout New South Wales which will see public sectors combine and share IT resources to streamline the government’s technological capability.

Petition pushes against Council gag order

One Western Australian City Council is facing a petition for its own suspension, after councillors voted to stop its Mayor from speaking.

Probe finds gaps in crime confiscation scheme

An audit into the Victorian Police program meant to distribute proceeds of crime to victims has found a number of operational shortcomings leave it woefully ineffective.

Boss' bonus boosts base workers

The boss of one of the world’s fastest-growing computer companies has come up with a good way to keep his staff happy and motivated – by giving them money.

Disparity highlighted on Equal Pay Day

Tuesday September 3 was ‘Equal Pay Day’; a reminder of the 64 extra days per year a woman must work for her pay to equal that of a man.

Recruiters claim some are driven to diversity

Some big recruiters have reported real change is taking place in some Australian industries, with companies making concrete moves to enforce gender diversity.

Some choices go skin deep

New research has found having visible tattoos can still reduce the chance of getting a job, but the stigma on body art is changing.

The office should bend to the shifting nature of dad

Experts say fathers are not the bumbling piles of domestic uselessness that TV ads portray, claiming that the modern dad is a different beast and that employers need to change the way they think.

Direct responsibility in tele-working

With tele-working and remote offices fast becoming the standard for many employees, experts say bosses need to be aware of their safety responsibilities even when the office is no-where near.

Expo charade shot down

There are claims this week that a company in WA is selling tickets and bookings for a convention that does not exist; ripping-off miners and engineers with the swindling scheme.

Microsoft picks up Nokia for near $8 billion

Microsoft has announced it is buying mobile phone manufacturer Nokia, complete with all its devices and services.

Corruption probe exposes mining boys' club

A broad range of findings have been levelled against former New South Wales Resources Minister Ian Macdonald, accusing him of thwarting proper process to do favours for his friends in the mining industry.

Defence CTO jumps to Immigration ship

The former Chief Technology Officer for the Department of Defence has left his post, moving to a role as Chief Information Officer of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Microsoft and Google seek freedom to speak

Two giants of global IT are looking to sue the US Government over its denial to let them tell the public what they are forced to do.

Outlooks improved by a glass or two

A moderate daily intake of wine can have several proven health benefits, a list which now includes a lower risk of developing depression.

Twitter's free speech defender flies before IPO

The top lawyer and advocate for free speech at Twitter has left the company; the surprise move comes as Twitter prepares for its long-awaited initial public offering.