Rivals challenge Rinehart's Kidman bid
A wealthy group of Australian graziers are challenging Gina Rinehart's bid for S.Kidman & Co.
Big private colleges hit by new govt fee cap
The two private colleges which were top users of the failed VET FEE-HELP loan scheme will be hit by the government's new fee caps.
Unions want four-year targets for minimum wage
Unions are calling for minimum wage targets that would see an almost 30 per cent increase on current levels.
Rinehart shows lead for China
The Chinese government will be almost as interested as Gina Rinehart in how Scott Morrison handles the latest proposed purchase of the Kidman cattle empire.
Sims: government greed risks privatisation mandate
Australian governments risk erosion of their social licence to privatise state-owned assets if they continue to focus on price maximisation rather than on seeding broader and demonstrable efficiency benefits across the economy.
After three offers, Shanghai CRED might be over the line
It has taken three offers, AFL sponsorship and 18 months for Shanghai CRED to emerge as the final Chinese bidder for S.Kidman & Co.
Vic treasurer: 'Spare me' another GST debate
State treasurers have boasted about their healthy budgets before complaining that the federal government doesn't give them enough money.
Health, aged care 'must become consumer driven'
Australia needs to improve the productivity of its health and aged care sectors, Dr Martin Parkinson said in a speech on innovation.
Wind farm shut down to protect itself
The Hornsdale wind farm shut itself down in the seconds leading up to the South Australian blackout to protect itself.
Turnbull's effects test fails
Why is the government so intent on pursuing an effects test that will punish competitiveness and innovation?
Pipeliners fear regulatory 'overkill'
The gas pipeline industry argues new gas trading hubs should be given a chance to take effect before any more regulation.
