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Leading research groups have joined the UN to warn of ‘overinvestment’ in fossil fuels.
Research calls to scrap coal
A new report warns Australia must stop burning coal by 2030 if it wants to help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Telstra to repay ripped off users
Telstra has made a series of pledges after it was found to have ripped off remote customers.
Class action over credit 'junk'
Class actions are being launched against ANZ and Westpac over “junk” insurance policies.
IOOF still reviewing
A beleaguered wealth management company says it has not begun refunding customers the estimated $223 million it owes them.
Westpac faces huge fines
Westpac is facing big fines over ‘serious and systemic’ anti-money laundering breaches, according to AUSTRAC.
Developer influence detailed
A corruption inquiry has been told that two City of Casey councillors held ‘very significant’ financial ties to developers.
PM pushes deregulation
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken against the environmental approval process for major projects.
Ag boost sought synthetically
Synthetic biology could transform Australia’s agricultural sector into a $100 billion industry.
Charity gets UN nod
Save the Children Australia has become the first socially focused NGO to join the UN's Green Climate Fund.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
Big charges for WA staff
A senior public servant in WA has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million of public money.
Victoria PS growth beats population
Victoria’s Auditor-General says the state will have to continue borrowing cash to fund major infrastructure projects.
Lobby access questioned
The number of lobbyists with unfettered access to the halls of Parliament House has doubled in seven years.
Transport changes drag
The Productivity Commission says important transport reforms need to be sped up.
Norway to gain from Bight oil
The Australia Institute says Norway stands to gain the most from Bight oil.