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'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

'Parliament tower' approval a tall order for opponents

Approval for a capital city's tallest commercial building, just metres from its heritage-listed parliament, disrespects history and heritage, opponents say.

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Cochlear launches new implant, downgrades guidance

Weaker-than-expected sales have prompted a home-grown health technology giant to downgrade guidance, just as it releases its latest device.

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

Business, union divisions threaten to derail PM summit

The prime minister hopes business groups and unions will unite to address a lagging economy but there are already signs of division before a planned summit.

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Grit and determination characterises women honoured

Grit and determination characterises women honoured

Women in business, finance, education and law are recognised in the King's Birthday Honours List and some share their proudest career moments.

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Businesses and consumers caught between opposing forces

Falling interest rates are not buoying the spirits of households and firms as fast as hoped, as global economic uncertainty keeps a lid on sentiment.

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

Apple says competition changes could open door to scams

A US tech giant has rejected proposed changes to Australia's digital competition rules, saying some could put consumers and app developers at risk.

Australia's big car love affair still fuelling sales

Australia's big car love affair still fuelling sales

SUVs and utes have proven the big sellers on Australian car lots in May but the popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles is accelerating.

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Weak business investment underlines productivity battle

Weak business investment underlines productivity battle

Weak business investment underlines productivity battle

Weak business investment underlines productivity battle

Encouraging productivity-boosting investment, such as infrastructure connecting regions with capital cities, is needed amid a slowdown in capital expenditure.

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Why the carbon offset 'swear jar' needs an overhaul

Firms relying on carbon offsets to tout their green credentials and reduce their environmental footprints are under fresh scrutiny after a court settlement.

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Australia must prepare for Hollywood-style cyber attack

Cyber criminals are growing in number and sophistication, warns Australia’s top online defender who urges businesses to prepare themselves for the worst.

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Google offers AI tools to automate that personal touch

Users of Google products could allow AI to personalise email replies and more with their own tone and style by allowing it to peer into their private data.

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist

Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy.

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

Record electric truck haul aims to drive down emissions

One of Australia's biggest transport companies will invest in a record-breaking electric truck fleet, including prime movers to be built in Brisbane.

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.

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How AI is being weaponised to attack Aussie businesses

Australia is among the world's biggest targets for online attacks and artificial intelligence technology is making intrusions harder to detect.

Hearing may give glimpse of spat over Murdoch empire

Media organisations want a Nevada court to make public a bitter legal battle over who will control Rupert Murdoch's media empire after his death.

Warren Buffett announces retirement plans

Warren Buffett, 94, has shocked an arena full of his shareholders by announcing that he wants to retire at the end of the year

Is it down? Strict rules for telcos that suffer outages

Phone and internet users will be given more details when their services drop out under rules imposed on telecommunication providers.

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Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives

Small businesses have welcomed tax incentives announced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, after the coalition disappointed corporate leaders on workplace laws.

Workers win big as US giant grants Star casino's wish

An international gaming giant has ventured across the world to save the flailing Star casinos after the company came close to entering administration.

Key sectors most vulnerable to hacking in AI arms race

Artificial intelligence is being used to craft more dangerous cyber attacks, putting some of Australia's most critical industry sectors at greatest risk.

Casino giant rescues Star from brink of folding: report

An embattled casino operator may be thanking its lucky stars after agreeing to a $300 million deal with an international counterpart.

Business hungry for more despite Labor tax sweetener

As the major parties vie for the affections of small businesses in the federal election, Labor has promised to extend asset write-off support for another year.

Another retailer goes out of fashion, 600 jobs at risk

Retail chain Jeanswest has collapsed after more than five decades in business, threatening hundreds of jobs with more than 90 stores likely to close.

Workers and employers face choice at upcoming election

Workers and their bosses will be given different workplace choices at the upcoming federal election, with a key change making it easier to move to a new job.

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