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University of Adelaide researchers have found a strong desire among South Australian residents for the establishment of a corruption court.

Factories not making best moves to grow

Just 37 per cent of Australian manufacturers are taking measures that boost profit, productivity and market share, research shows.

Jobs boss says Government should water fertile ground

Business leaders have warned that there are widening gaps in employment, wage and workplace equality in labour markets worldwide.

New round in offshore gas game

Conditions for workers at the offshore Gorgon gas plant will be investigated by the West Australian government, if a push by three big unions is successful.

Mine work miniscule as exports explode

Unemployment among mining industry professionals has hit double digits in most fields.

Chronic gaps creeping closed

A new report has again shown mixed results in one of Australia’s most important healthcare efforts.

Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC

There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.

Hot desks could chill public spend

Queensland public servants are testing what could be a normal arrangement in the office of the future.

Experts question aim of mining change

The mining tax is gone and the superannuation guarantee has been frozen, in a move seen as oddly contradictory by economic experts.

Locals like odds of Christmas casino success

Re-awakening a dormant casino could be a big win for an isolated outpost, according to a report on boosting regional economies.

Polls align to show path for super-green President

Brazil is on the verge of electing its first green president.

Poor planning probed from several directions

Lobbying leapt into high gear this week, as parliamentary inquiries and committees for financial planning become the mode du jour.

Study shows good times are gold

Research has shown that experiences bring better value-for-money than possessions.

Abetz attacks super switch claim

Public Service Minister Eric Abetz says the Government is not using pay talks to cut wages and conditions in the public service.

Cattle call for Councillors rich and poor

Government should not only be for the rich, one Local Government Association chief says.

Cop robbers and cold-callers in latest Police crime

Tales of dodgy cops abound this week, with accusations of robbery, corruption and money laundering levelled against several guardians of the peace.

Uni to boost best parts of regional life

A new research project is seeking the source of strength and cultural heritage to improve regional communities.

Five hundred jobs cut from vital local aid

Immigration Department funding cuts mean the Red Cross will cut 500 asylum seeker support jobs.

Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM

Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.

Unwarranted access already allowed

Telstra says that police and spy agencies very rarely have a warrant when they request customers’ information.

Big business rails against effective change

A large section of Australia’s business community is in uproar about new competition laws, which they claim will make big businesses responsible for the finances of their competitors.