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A $23.6 billion takeover bid for the Sydney Airport has been announced.
Carbon reclaims COVID ground
Global greenhouse gas emissions are almost back to pre-pandemic levels.
CBA buys into AI
Commonwealth Bank has taken a minority stake in global artificial intelligence (AI) provider H2O.
Cartel crunch questioned
The competition watchdog wants legal changes to stop “cartel activity” by global freight companies.
Berejiklian probe closed to public
The NSW ICAC has completed public hearings in its inquiry into alleged corruption by NSW MPs.
Procurement warning issued
The ACCC has issued a warning on cartel conduct risk in public sector tenders.
Costs obscured in zero plan
Energy Minister Angus Taylor has refused to detail the cost to taxpayers of the government’s 2050 climate plan.
CSIRO supports bank resilience
CSIRO and Commonwealth Bank have launched a joint project to protect the finance sector against climate change.
IDs aimed at phoenix firms
Australian company directors have been ordered to create digital IDs to help tackle illegal phoenix activity.
Call for MRFF openness
Experts say the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) needs more scrutiny.
Crown settles arrest action
Casino operator Crown has settled a class action lawsuit brought by thousands of shareholders.
Treasury reveals green role
The federal Treasury says it had very little to do with the economic modelling behind Australia’s net zero by 2050 plan.
Sub decisions quizzed
Questions have been asked about American shipbuilding executives on an official government advisory panel.
Coalition limps to zero plan
The Coalition is doing its homework on the bus to school - slapping together an emissions pledge days before COP26.
Feds back Telstra deal
The Federal Government is assisting Telstra's acquisition of Digicel Pacific.
Pfizer profits probed
A consumer rights group has warned that pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has the power to “silence” governments.
Billions issued in closed grants
A review has found $25 billion in Coalition grants have been made through closed processes with no competitors.