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The merger of Fairfax and Nine appears likely to go ahead, despite a recent share price slump.
Progress on major native title claim
Australia's largest native title settlement has been officially accepted for registration in WA.
MPs seek TPP changes
Crossbenchers are seeking to amend the government's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement.
World Bank ranks human capital
The World Bank Group has unveiled a new system to rank countries based on their human capital success ...
PM secures tax change
The Morrison government has succeeded in its plan to accelerate further tax cuts for small and medium businesses.
WA launches TAB sale
The WA Government has announced plans to sell the state-owned TAB for up to $500 million.
PS minister backs caps and cuts
Mathias Cormann has made his first speech on the public service since the portfolio was added to his finance responsibilities.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
MYOB fields takeover bid
Shares in accounting software company MYOB have soared after a takeover bid from New York-based private equity firm KKR.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
Tech firms face spy chip claims
Report say tech giants have been infiltrated by malicious computer chips inserted by Chinese spies.
Expert calls for accounting probe
A former ASIC investigator says the ‘big four’ accounting firms should face the banking royal commission to prove their independence.
ACCC has eyes on conversion
The ACCC will hold an inquiry into the supply of foreign currency conversion services in Australia.
Shonky prizes for dodgy claims
This year’s Shonky awards have highlighted some seriously off claims.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
Union issues casual warning
The CFMEU says coal miners are acting as ‘accessories’ to casual underpayments.
NDIS underspend questioned
A key economist says NDIS underspending could hit $5 billion by the end of the financial year.
Heavy warnings in bank report
An interim report from the banking royal commission carries some strong criticism of the financial services sector and government regulators.
Royal report looms
The banking royal commission's interim report will soon be released to the public.
Musk hit with fraud claim
US regulators want to oust Elon Musk as chief executive of Tesla on allegations of securities fraud.