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The World Health Organization warns there is not enough money or innovation going into developing new antibiotics.
Trust drops in unequal world
A long-running study has found people no longer believe working hard will lead to a better life.
Sophos issues 'fleeceware' warning
A new report finds Android apps designed to drain user’s wallets have been downloaded more than 600 million times.
BlackRock to ease off coal
The world's largest fund manager says it will reduce its exposure to thermal coal.
Audit shows sporting pork-barrel
The auditor-general has found a federal government minister awarded $100 million worth of grants based on electorates the Coalition wanted to win.
RBA defends cash ban
The Reserve Bank has responded to conspiratorial concerns about its proposed cash ban.
FWO recovers food wages
The Fair Work Ombudsman says it has recovered $731,648 in unpaid wages for 780 workers at a number of metro-based food businesses.
Garnaut sees green profits
A leading Australian economist says Australia can have zero emissions and still profit from minerals.
Google joins others in paying up
The Australian Tax Office has ended a longstanding tax dispute with tech giant Google.
Guilty plea expected in WA
A former senior public servant at the centre of a WA corruption scandal is expected to plead guilty ...
McCormack keeps data covered
The Nationals leader has defended his defiance of a Senate order over regional grants scheme, despite initial advice.
Failing allocations bought out
A new, $30 million water buyback is aimed at helping struggling farming families along the lower Darling River.
NTCOSS questions power/water costs
A peak welfare group has found power and water is too costly for some in NT.
Carbon plan slammed at UN
Australia has been slammed for its policy of using old carbon credits to count towards future emissions targets.
MYEFO shows surplus slip
The Federal Government’s budget surplus has been revised down to $5 billion amid a forecast revenue slump.
Report lays green path
Authorities say over 30 gigawatts of new clean power generation will be needed ...
'Blackout' prevents donation disclosure
A former NSW Labor MP says an “alcoholic blackout” has prevented him from remembering who he gave a bag of donation forms and possibly cash to after a fundraising dinner at the centre of a corruption inquiry.
ASIC watching green risks
ASIC has launched a new climate change risk surveillance program for Australia’s biggest companies.
Bank staff face fraud claims
Two bank employees have been charged with defrauding $2.4 million from a customer.