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Experts have suggested charging companies for the future removal of their net carbon.
Lowe reflects on wage link
Philip Lowe says there will be major flow-on effects now that Australia's employers cannot “tap” global labour markets for foreign workers.
Santos sees CCS need
The CEO of Santos says investment in carbon capture and storage (CCS) is critical to keeping money in fossil fuels.
Export fund favours fossils
A Federal Government agency meant to fund export industries has been heavily focused on fossil fuels.
'Affiliates' to expand CDR
Australia’s Treasury wants more companies to be able to share consumer data between them.
Australia called to act again
The top US diplomat in Australia says both nations must set “more ambitious climate goals”.
Ransomware rocks US firms
A massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of US companies is being investigated at the highest levels.
Telstra scores tower deal
Telstra says it will sell nearly half of its mobile tower business for $2.8 billion.
Busking must make tech move
New research suggests street busking is relying more on digital payments.
Kids' inheritance concern low
A new study has some surprising findings on whether kids expect to inherit.
Culture-pay link proposed
Politicians have proposed penalties for a lack of improvement in public sector workplace culture.
Forrest offloads on Santos plans
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest has slammed plans to develop a new gas field in the Timor Sea.
IGR forecasts ageing issues
The latest government intergenerational report predicts smaller population growth.
NT turf grant slammed
A corruption watchdog has found the NT approved a $12 million grant that did not follow proper processes.
CEFC backs green builds
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) is backing some of the most energy-efficient houses ever built in Australia.
Holgate questions Fletcher
The communications minister has been accused of being unusually involved with Australia Post.
ASX chief gives data details
ASX CEO Dominic Stevens says the exchange is working on the world's richest blockchain.
Buffett leaves Gates post
Warren Buffett has announced he is resigning from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, but will donate another US$4.1 billion.
Big names call for federal ICAC
Dozens of eminent Australians have called on the Prime Minister to create a national anti-corruption body “with teeth”.