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A confidential Trade in Services Agreement document has been published by WikiLeaks, showing that Australia, the United States, the European Union and 20 other large and small countries have been discussing unprecedented mutual access to each other’s financial service sectors.
Bets hedged on gamblers' heads to break addictive grip
Australian scientists will look inside the brain for physical evidence of gambling addiction, with the launch of an important research project.
Lines drawn, options passed in vote to kill anti-green bill
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) lives on for now, and the Prime Minister has been handed his first option for a double dissolution.
Drugs inject slow, risky work approach nationwide
The Australian Drug Foundation says one in five workers admit attending their job while under the influence of alcohol.
Hurtful history questions detailed for Queensland
Legal changes in Queensland mean employers can request information about pre-existing injuries or medical conditions from potential workers.
Banana genes bent to help impoverished millions
Researchers are narrowing down the list of candidates for a banana to save lives.
Rights fight win could show shifting tide
A Chinese court has ruled in favour of workers who were fired for going on strike, and incredible move for the nation’s labour laws.
After-school risk shows cost of coolness
Science has added some data to the observable trend that coolness in high school does not last.
Jobs rate looks rough, could hit retail twice
Australia's overall jobless rate has stabilised but worrying trends are emerging in youth employment.
Payday lenders ply trade where times are toughest
Payday lenders clearly target cash-strapped residents in poorer suburbs, a new study has shown.
Years of short-change could bring island strike
Teachers are considering industrial action on Papua New Guinea, with reports that their wages have been woefully underpaid.
Gov. goes 'Yes' on power sale, fails expert checks
One expert has slammed the New South Wales Government’s plan for a partial sale of the electricity network.
Health check to mark toll from grueling government job
The Australian Government has launched it largest ever mental health check for the Defence Force, with a $5 million scheme covering several years.
Talks turn in positive direction for post-budget dealing
The Treasurer has mounted an impassioned defence of the Federal Budget, in an address to business associates at the Sydney Institute.
Corporate care drops in tough environment
Several issues have combined to reduce the level of corporate social responsibility in Australia, a study says.
Pregnancy and culture balance checked in WA
A new study is aimed at influencing the ways that maternity services can support Aboriginal women during pregnancy and birthing.
US floats plan for ocean-bound revolution
One US company wants to create a world of ‘start-up’ governments, which hold sovereignty in floating cities on the ocean.
Customs corruption comes to light quite late
The brother of Australia's Customs and border protection chief Michael Pezzullo will be sentenced on corruption charges today, over allegations he sold prescription drugs within his brother’s department.
Miner keeps eyes on China while reducing its iron force
BHP Billiton says it will hitch its wagon to China’s rising economic star, as the nation moves from a construction-led economy to a consumption power-house.
Energetic office space does more than its bit
A building in Norway has become the world's first to be renovated to produce more energy than it consumes.
Regretful study shows grass is greener for rats
New research shows that rats feel regret, a cognitive behaviour once thought to be uniquely human.