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AI deployed to flush out business conspiracies

AI deployed to flush out business conspiracies

Companies teaming up when bidding for more than $42 billion worth of public work have been warned as the consumer watchdog sets AI on collusive behaviour.

Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

Wanted official got gold after kickbacks 'went crazy'

An ex-transport official received gold as part of a corrupt multimillion-dollar scheme that inflated fees for roadworks services, an inquiry has been told.

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

Port's 99-year lease to Chinese company to end early

The long-term lease of an Australian port to a Chinese company, which sparked national security concerns, could soon be cut short.

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Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Rise of NDAs in sexual harassment cases silencing women

Advocates are pushing for reforms to stop the silencing of women in workplace sexual harassment cases and to allow survivors to seek support.

'No stopping' rail loop as state strikes $1.7b deal

'No stopping' rail loop as state strikes $1.7b deal

A $1.7 billion deal has been struck to tunnel 10 kilometres of Melbourne's controversial Suburban Rail Loop, raising the ire of the state opposition.

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

Melbourne tram operator dumped for rival $6.8b bid

A $6.8 billion, nine-year contract to run Melbourne's tram network has been awarded to a rival bidder instead of its current operator.

Victoria signs $3.6 billion Suburban Rail Loop contract

Victoria signs $3.6 billion Suburban Rail Loop contract

The Victorian government has inked its first major works contract for the Suburban Rail Loop amid unanswered questions about the project's funding and costs.

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Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer wins $4.6b Queensland train contract

Downer will supply Queensland with 65 six-car passenger trains as the state invests in public transport in advance of the 2032 Brisbane Games.

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Coach just wild about Harry being in land of the Giants

Versatile tall Harry Himmelberg is yet to sign a new deal that has been put to him by GWS, as rival AFL clubs circle the talented free agent.

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Kids turned away from childcare due to staff shortages

Hundreds of childcare centres have experienced such severe workforce strain that they had to turn away thousands of kids in need of care.

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

Losing myki bidder urges premier to rethink $1.7b deal

The Victorian government has defended its $1.7 billion public transport ticketing deal amid claims the successful bidder has not delivered promised upgrades.

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