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Two Cotton farm executives have been arrested over an alleged $20 million fraud involving water-saving funds.
ASIC aims at payment apps
Digital payment app Afterpay has been accused of causing “financial stress” for vulnerable consumers.
Federal plan to help money skills
The Federal Government has launched its 2018 National Financial Capability Strategy.
Corruption study shows more mistrust
Trust and confidence in all levels of Australian government is on the decline.
High WA Health payouts questioned
Details of large payouts have emerged in the case of three former WA Health staffers involved in a decade-long corruption scandal.
Musk matters take toll on Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has given what appears to have been a costly interview.
Consultants face "dairy" claim
The big four consultancy firms have faced questions at a parliamentary inquiry this week.
RBA boss slams banks
Reserve Bank governor Phillip Lowe is appalled by the behaviour of Australia's banks.
Political pay rise beats PS
Tasmanian politicians have been granted a pay rise well above that of the public sector, and they want more.
NEG limping ahead
The Coalition has managed to reach basic consensus on a Nation Energy Guarantee (NEG) ...
Monsanto to pay for cancer link
Pesticide giant Monsanto has been ordered to make a massive payout ...
Chinese 5G links alleged
Reports this week link potential suppliers of equipment to Australia’s 5G network to China’s Communist Party.
Frydenberg fields Reef queries
Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg has defended giving reef funds to a private sector charity with fossil fuel links.
NAB 'no service' revealed
National Australia Bank has issued an apology after being picked apart this week at the banking royal commission.
Suncorp offloading insurance
Suncorp Group has become the latest bank to sell its life insurance arm.