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As many lament the decline of respect and values among today’s youth, a recent study has shown the effects that older generations’ habits can have on young people’s perspective.
Eames officially leaves questioning Nauru's grasp of law
The chief justice of Nauru, Australian Geoffrey Eames, says he has had no option but to resign as the government is ignoring the rule of law.
Academic minds turn to matters of mining
A new centre has been funded to study the effects of one of the world’s most dangerous professions.
Digital centre brings new dawn of living data
Days are numbered for the poorly timed still-frame slideshows that dominate business meetings worldwide, with researchers working on the next generation of data presentation.
Reporting requires too much, BCA says
The Business Council of Australia appears to be picking a fight with itself over the need to report gender figures.
Spill at the top of super money mound
Heads appear to have rolled at the Fair Work Commission’s (FWC) expert superannuation panel, with half its members jumping ship over conflict of interest allegations.
WorkCover review finds NSW workers less covered
An independent review has found a set of WorkCover changes are much more favourable to businesses than their employees.
Body seeks funds to keep getting feet off the street
Authorities warn that the Federal Government should continue funding the National Partnership Agreement on Homelessness (NPAH), or put tens of thousands at risk.
Most schools still open in day-long NT strike
Strike action will hit Northern Territory schools today, but the Education Department says most will remain open.
Jobs go as Environment yields to states, Statistics hit too
More job cuts in the Australian public sector with reports that the Bureau of Statistics will lose up to 100 workers and another 200 Environment Department staff will go too.
More doctors join fight against Minister's 'accountable' contracts
A breakthrough from protests by Queensland doctors has seen a vote of no confidence in the state’s Health Minister.
Broader view needed to dig at real source of harassment
It is certain that many workplace clashes are the result of differing opinions or personalities, but new research shows the workplace itself plays a big role too.
Equity measures falling through gender divide
An independent business advisory council for workplace diversity says gender equity measures have not worked.
Rail strikers made to roll while reps face Fair Work
Union reps and company heads have come together again this week, trying to sort out a dispute that saw 200 Aurizon train drivers on strike.
Aid group run out of Myanmar after massacre allegations
A vital medical aid service has been kicked out of Myanmar on accusations of lying.
Bus tour brings visibility, stops short of complete fix
A big blue bus is touring the nation to address the broad gaps in recognition, acceptance and treatment of mental health issues, but some advocates say it may not be enough.
Fair Work already from Qantas' big call fall-out
Qantas will face its first hurdle after dangling an axe over the jobs of 5000 workers, with one union taking the airline to Fair Work Australia.
Praise for on-site reform comes from formerly on-side talker
A former Labor minister has come out in support of the Coalition Government’s moves to reform Australian workplaces, which the Prime Minister says should happen as soon as possible.
Action strikes University of Western Sydney, more stops to come
Rolling stoppages across University of Western Sydney campuses have started today, leaving potentially hundreds with no class to go to.
Paid parental plan finds fewer willing friends
The Prime Minister may soon be the sole supporter of his promised paid parental leave scheme.
Unions turn from Labor to better guard their own
Several public sector unions have reduced their traditional payments to the Labor party, choosing instead to fund a campaign against job cuts.