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The NSW Government has defended education grants that its own treasury finds “unlikely” to provide value.
RBA boss explains intent
Reserve Bank governor Dr Philip Lowe has reiterated the value of targeting consumer price rises.
Councils call for big road money
Councils are petitioning the government to help fund a future-fit transport network.
Adani's finances raise concern
Experts have picked apart Adani’s corporate structure and warned it is at risk of collapse.
Internship scheme "failing"
Young jobseekers are reportedly being paid just $4 an hour under a federal government internship program.
Giant coin visits NYSE
The world’s biggest, heaviest gold coin, crafted by the Perth Mint, is now at the New York Stock Exchange.
Jobs stats at steady low
The unemployment rate remains at 5.2 per cent, despite the creation of 500 jobs in June.
NAB announces new CEO
NAB has picked up the former chief of the Royal bank of Scotland as its new CEO.
APRA taking action, it says
The Federal Government says APRA can do its job properly, despite a detailed report showing it is not.
Northern plans examined
A new Senate inquiry will look at the federal government's plans for Northern Australia.
Data right scheme moving ahead
CSIRO’s Data Standards Body has welcomed the live use of banking Product Reference Data standards.
Facebook settlement set
The US Federal Trade Commission has approved a $US 5 billion ($A7.1 billion) settlement with Facebook.
ASIC slams credit insurance
ASIC says consumer credit insurance (CCI) provides “extremely poor value for money”.
Domestic gas effect checked
Australians could see a $270 a year cut to their electricity bills with a gas reservation policy, new analysis suggests.
Sexism spotted at defence firms
Research has found significant sexism and discrimination within Australia's largest defence companies.
Big wage bill settled
The Queensland Government has agreed to pay a $190 million settlement over unpaid wages.
Climate strikes set for September
After several rounds of student climate strikes, advocates say it is now the adults’ turn.
Deutsche Bank dumps staff
Deutsche Bank is sacking thousands of staff worldwide, starting in Sydney.