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Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch

Mega miner merger would knock BHP off world No.1 perch

One of Australia's biggest commodity companies is considering a $300 billion takeover pitch to form the world's largest mining group.

US private payrolls miss expectations in December

US private payrolls miss expectations in December

US private payrolls miss expectations in December

US private payrolls miss expectations in December

US private payrolls rebounded less than expected in December, according to a new report.

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

AI continues to disrupt your career prospects

Artificial intelligence is expected to transform employment even more in 2026, both in specialised roles and as an added skill in others.

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Novel car brands tipped to accelerate Aussie market

Novel car brands tipped to accelerate Aussie market

From Forthing to Farizon, consumers can expect plenty of fresh brand names in the local automotive market, with growth expected to almost double in a decade.

Crown casino faces NYE strike amid pay dispute

Crown casino faces NYE strike amid pay dispute

Partygoers' New Year's Eve celebrations are set to be thrown into chaos as hundreds of workers at Australia’s largest casino strike over a pay dispute.

Mega media group merger clears shareholder hurdle

Mega media group merger clears shareholder hurdle

Seven West Media shareholders have overwhelmingly agreed to the TV network's merger with Southern Cross Media, with the union set to be complete in weeks.

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

Bold company tax proposal still friendless after revamp

An alternative corporate tax proposal could have greater economic benefits if a requirement to be budget-neutral was removed, the Productivity Commission says.

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Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Light-rail compo ruling may affect state projects

Businesses impacted by Sydney's light-rail construction are closer to compensation by a court decision that may cause changes to other infrastructure projects.

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Long commute deal breaker as workers stay close to home

Spending hours on public transport or driving to work is falling out of favour as more employees seek local and hybrid working options.

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

In-app-propriate: renters quizzed on personal details

Almost half of Victorian renters are being forced to use digital platforms to apply for and maintain their accommodation despite privacy concerns.

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

Indigenous-run station turning a wild problem into food

On an Aboriginal-owned station in one of the country's most remote regions, wild cattle are looked at as a solution after decades of causing problems.

Slow whistleblower reform take up in corporate sector

Slow whistleblower reform take up in corporate sector

Slow whistleblower reform take up in corporate sector

Slow whistleblower reform take up in corporate sector

Whistleblowers are having a harder time coming forward in some large companies that have failed to implement reforms to encourage disclosures about wrongdoing.

Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google

Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google

Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google

Search hit: court orders massive fine against Google

The world's biggest search provider will face a substantial penalty for breaking Australia's competition laws, a court has ruled, after doing deals with telcos.

Optus resolves fresh outage after vandals cut cables

Optus resolves fresh outage after vandals cut cables

Optus resolves fresh outage after vandals cut cables

Optus resolves fresh outage after vandals cut cables

Another Optus service outage that affected thousands of customers has been resolved after vandals cut cables while attempting to steal copper.

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Red tape setting back businesses billions and counting

Companies employ 52,000 dedicated workers, more than Australia's entire coal mining sector, just to comply with regulation strangling business investment.

Green shoots for renters in social housing resurgence

Boosting social housing could help solve Australia's productivity problems by making it easier for employers to find essential staff, a report has found.

Airlines should face biofuel mandate to level field

Low-carbon fuel orders could be placed on firms to secure the future of Australian biofuels and ensure they can reach their multibillion-dollar potential.

Invest or lose: Australia's billion-dollar AI warning

Australia could squander billions of dollars in growth over the next decade if it fails to invest in homegrown artificial intelligence technology and talent.

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Aussie start-up has a 'solid' plan to revive hydrogen

An Australian company plans to turn hydrogen into a solid material that is cheaper to produce and could rescue green industries.

Embattled telco takes another hit after anti-scam fail

Optus has paid a six-figure fine after a technical glitch let scammers gain access to customers' bank accounts.

Your next serve of lentils could be the product of AI

Australian inventors are using artificial intelligence to help farmers grade their crops but the technology almost proved too efficient.

Food delivery service set to cease after Menulog off

It once thrived under a "Did Somebody Say" campaign but the celebrity driven catch-cry hasn't saved food delivery service Menulog from closure.

Purpose-built public servant chatbot in federal AI push

Every federal public servant will be given AI training and unleashed on an in-house chatbot as the government seeks to boost the efficiency of its bureaucrats.

Consumers feeling merry in time for a Christmas splurge

Australian consumers are the most optimistic they've been since early 2022 despite fading prospects of more interest rate cuts.

No rules, no use: Aussie firms may miss AI opportunity

More Australian businesses are investing in artificial intelligence technology but many are still waiting for clear rules about its use.

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