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Four major oil producing countries say they would consider freezing output levels, but only if other producers join in.
Revenge porn roundtable to inform reforms
The Australian parliamentary inquiry into ‘revenge porn’ is due to report this week, and experts say something drastic must be done.
FSU taking swings at itself
Reports this week shed some light on the vicious in-fighting at the Finance Sector Union.
Logging grift hollowing out PNG
Papua New Guinea is suffering in the same way that many of its larger neighbours do – as big companies in major industries come up well short on their tax bill.
Public/private split shows need to commit
School funding increases before the Gonski reforms were skewed away from disadvantaged schools, the AEU says.
New pay deal sees some topping up
Some Commonwealth departments and agencies are moving to top-up employees’ pay packets after the Federal Government softened is bargaining arrangements.
PSC reports on perk abuse in WA
A Public Sector Commission (PSC) report says WA Government employees and department directors have taken thousands of tickets to sponsored events for private use.
Employers told to talk though sickies
Australian workers are among the world’s most likely to take a sickie, and experts say it could show something deeper about our organisations.
Guilty plea in Vic. Liberal rort
Former state director of the Victorian Liberal Party, Damien Mantach, has pleaded guilty to siphoning close to $1.5 million from party coffers.
Severe shortage striking worldwide
Four billion people face severe water scarcity for at least one month a year, according to a new report.
Ships shaken by foreign shift
About 200 Maritime Union of Australia supporters have marched on the Brisbane offices of Rio Tinto, after the crews of two bulk carriers were sacked and replaced by cheap foreign workers.
Barnett blind to Fiona failings
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett says critics of Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) should stop complaining about what is “probably the best hospital in the southern hemisphere”.
Union figure's rap sheet shows cost of culture
A senior union figure has been held up as an example of “an intolerable culture that prevails” in the CFMEU.
Angry gods may have brought us together
Research suggests that belief in an angry and vengeful god may have brought ancient societies together.
Market reacts to Rio's dour dividend call
Rio Tinto says its dividends will fall in future years, sending its own stock tumbling after the announcement.
Sexuality in schools deemed
Conservative outrage is bubbling at news that children are being taught about sexual orientation and transgender issues at school.
Casual rates called-out down south
Victoria’s public sector union is using a new inquiry to argue for the rights of casual government workers.
Criticism grows on research relocation
Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce has been slammed for his decision to relocate three Research and Development Corporations.
Explanation expected on China mining links
More mud has been slung at Liberal minister Stuart Robert over his links with Chinese businesspeople.
Lloyd quizzed on lack of support
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has been accused not protecting a public servant.
Retail research shows limited desire
Shoppers are turning away from shelves laden with a wide choice of the same products, because it takes too much time and effort to decide.