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A diplomatic spat has erupted between Australia and France over a new submarine deal.
UN pushes pledges
UN chief Antonio Guterres says the world is on a “catastrophic pathway” to a hotter future.
Green AI shaking up ASX
A UK-based data analytics firm is using artificial intelligence (AI) to help activist investors maximise profits.
Sims ascends to global body
ACCC Chair Rod Sims has accepted a new role with the International Competition Network.
Unis short on specific risks
Australia’s main university lobby is unsure which countries are a foreign interference risk.
Councils decry developer change
NSW councils are campaigning against a shake-up of developer levies.
Porter exposes blind trust
Former attorney-general Christian Porter has been asked to disclose who paid his legal fees.
CEFC backs synthetic meat
The Federal Government is funding a new range of meat and dairy alternatives.
Union wants super deal stopped
The ACTU wants the Treasurer to block the takeover of Commonwealth Bank’s superannuation fund.
AEMO preps 5-minute change
AEMO says the National Electricity Market (NEM) is ready to introduce Five-Minute Settlement (5MS).
ARENA remit expanded
ARENA can now fund carbon capture and storage projects, and more uses of gas power.
Microsoft studies home shift
Researchers from tech giant Microsoft are studying how working from home can change the workplace.
Uber arrangements uncovered
Uber Australia is disputing an $81.5 million tax bill, while sending much of its money to the Netherlands.
Major uni repaying casuals
The University of Melbourne is repaying around $9.5 million owed to casual academics.
Court hears jail claim for ex-MPs
A court has been urged to impose jail time on two former NSW Labor MPs.
Tehan backs vax waiver
Australia will support the waiving of intellectual property (IP) protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
Union calls for wage change
Australia Post staff have scored a 3 per cent pay rise for the next three years.