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A new report card for global aid reveals Australians are an altruistic bunch, saving the lives of 230,000 children since the year 2000.

Little phone loans can have big effect

As more and more online lenders join the market, people are increasingly resorting to the mobile phone for a quick injection of cash, but research shows this will lead more Australians into a spiral of debt.

Stress bill reaches eighty mill'

New data from federal workplace insurer Comcare shows taxpayers are close to paying $80 million for bullying, harassment and "occupational violence" claims in the public service this year.

Whistleblowers urged to avoid Lloyd

The president of Whistleblowers Australia says Australian Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd is not the best person to take sensitive disclosures to, despite it being part of his job.

Payroll change taking serious toll

A new report shows Western Australia has the highest payroll tax costs in the country due to recent changes to the exemption threshold.

Pot stats show blunt opposition

Despite Australia’s relatively high rate of cannabis use, new figures show most are strongly opposed to it.

Rich countries care less about climate risks

A global survey has found that the world’s wealthiest people understand climate change, but only half see it as a threat.

Union fights to keep coal pay

The CFMEU has emerged as a surprise backer of the Labor Party’s 50 per cent renewable energy target, but their support is contingent on unprecedented assistance for workers.

Experts give AI warning to global gun-slingers

Stephen Hawking, Elon Musk and about 1,000 robotics experts have signed a letter to ensure that in the future of warfare- human fingers are on the trigger.

Harassment report takes Minister's job

Victoria’s Small Business Minister Adem Somyurek has been forced to resign from the ministry after bullying allegations made by his former chief of staff.

Roy Hill's latest prohibition pushes big mine back again

The Roy Hill project has been issued with a prohibition notice after its latest crane incident.

Experts say drug IP fights cost lives

Academics have slammed pharmaceutical giants for squabbling over intellectual property for new life-saving medicines, while victims of disease are dying.

Super funds fight LNP's union-busting

Industry superannuation funds are fighting against changes that threaten union control.

Top chiropractor resigns in hospital access scandal

The Chiropractors Association of Australia has been rocked by the resignation of one of its top people, after claims of unauthorised hospital visits to treat a baby.

Anti-swearing may not make sense

There is a lot of sensitivity around swearing and other language conventions in modern culture, but some academics wonder if it is really warranted.

Senator sees nothing to fear in China FTA

The Assistant Education Minister, Senator Simon Birmingham, has taken to the radiowaves to warn people not to pay attention to Australian union claims over the threat of new free-trade deals.

Greater Shepparton back to business after gay vote

Victoria’s Greater Shepparton Council has voted to support marriage equality, after Mayor Dennis Patterson stepped in to reverse a council decision from just three months ago.

High-flying fraud comes crashing down

A senior Airservices Australia manager has been charged for using fake aviation companies and false documents to defraud the tax office of over $320,000.

Refugee files spread for political purposes

Media reports suggest that the personal medical records of asylum seekers have been handed over to Australia’s immigration department for “political purposes”.