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Administrators are sifting through the rubble of collapsed building company Pindan Group.
RMS rorts outlined
A corruption inquiry has heard claims of a long-running grift by two former NSW government workers.
Suits upset at mental levy
Businesses are outraged at being made to fund mental health services in Victoria.
ANAO may probe Fox money
The Auditor-General is considering an inquiry into $40 million in federal government grants provided to Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp.
CEFC outlines bio-billions
Experts say billions of dollars are on offer if Australia boosts bioenergy efforts.
Colonial pays to free pipes
A major fuel pipeline firm in the US has paid hackers millions to regain control of its infrastructure.
Telstra slammed for misleading sales
Telstra has been ordered to pay $50 million for unconscionable sales to Indigenous consumers.
Insolvency review outlined
Australia’s new insolvency laws are set for reform, just a few months after their introduction.
Shepherd sees risky future
A former chief auditor under the Abbott government has warned of Australia’s $1 trillion debt in an uncertain world.
ANAO gets partial boost
The vital national audit office received nearly $62 million in additional funding in Tuesday's budget.
WA gaming body speaks out
A royal commission has heard Western Australia's casino watchdog is underfunded and underskilled.
Diesel rebate tops $7.8 billion
Making fossil-fuel industries pay for diesel could save Australian taxpayers $7.8 billion a year.
Santos backs gas plan
One of Australia’s biggest gas producers has welcomed the Federal Government’s National Gas Infrastructure Plan.
Taxpayers keeping sub cost secret
Australian taxpayers are covering the cost of keeping the price of the future submarine project secret.
RBA eyes employment
The Reserve Bank says it is focused on boosting employment, not driving down house prices.
Robo-remediation lingers
Nearly 1,000 robodebt victims were sent to debt collectors after the government admitted that the program was unlawful.
Shopping disorder defined
International experts in psychology have built a framework to diagnose Compulsive Buying-Shopping Disorder.