Archived News for Finance Sector Professionals
Coal bump coming soon
Analysts say the price of coal is about to rise, and could deliver a $A23.6bn boost to big mining groups listed in London.
Hard sell for WA power plans
The WA Government is feeling the heat for attempts to sell its power network.
US telecom taking big bite of content
US telecoms giant AT&T is looking to buy entertainment group Time Warner for nearly A$113 billion.
Bank penalties' weakness criticised
ASIC boss Greg Medcraft says penalties for bankers’ bad behaviour are too weak.
Economist knocks gas studies
Economists say the funding links between fossil fuel firms and researchers could threaten academic independence.
Heavy charges for Brazil spill
BHP Billiton executives are among 21 people charged with manslaughter and environmental crimes...
Major merger for big gamblers
Gambling giants Tabcorp and Tatts are merging into an $11.3 billion giant in control of over 90 per cent of Australian betting.
TAI makes $100m water claim
Analysts claim Queensland’s coal mines will be granted $100 million worth of free groundwater.
Poverty stats hit ten-year peak
The Australian Council of Social Service says there are now more kids in poverty than at any other time this decade.
Woman's world could avoid old issues
An Australian science writer says women can fix the big challenges our planet faces.
ASIC takes insurers to task
ASIC has slammed parts of the life insurance sector after a large review.
School money changes still coming
The Education Minister’s efforts to reform higher education are trundling along.
Council combats tree inequality
New research has looked at the 'thermal inequality' created by a lack of trees in poorer suburbs.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Band bid triggers auction
The Federal Government has rejected Vodafone's $594 million bid for the 700 MHz spectrum.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
Talk of tribunal after light inquiry
The Federal Government will establish a banking tribunal to help deal with consumer concerns.