AFP adds to calls for greater whistleblower protections
Foreign bribery scandals involving Australian companies would "most likely not be detected at all" without company insiders blowing the whistle, the Australian Federal Police has warned.
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'We want China to get fair treatment overseas': governor
China will substantially cut the number of sectors not open to foreign investment as it seeks fairer treatment for Chinese firms investing overseas.
Investors hope for Trump trade 2.0
The political failure of the Republican health-care bill may prove a fleeting moment in time for markets keen to rally.
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How your soft drink is bottled
Clean technology is helping bottle your soft drink more efficiently than ever before.
The Australian invention that could shrink your power bill
An Australian invention that can cut energy costs, reduce carbon emissions and slash demand for peak electricity is generating excitement among green technology investors as well as consumers.
Fathers battle to save flexible work hours
For eight years, the Zammit twins arrived at work an hour early so they could be home in time to pick their children up from school – freeing their working wives to get them off to school.
Greens want electricity crisis taken out of politicians' hands
The Greens are pushing for a new public authority to take responsibility for Australia's beleaguered electricity system out of politicians' hands.
'Not delivering': Holly's frustration at Australia Post
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Blackmail, extortion and slavery at a restaurant near you
Extortion, blackmail, cash back scams and slavery are happening every day under our noses.
Why Airbnb won't find a home in China anytime soon
Airbnb has announced it's changing its local brand name in China and doubling its investment.
How sports bodies keep winning the TV rights battles
If anyone needs a reminder of the bond between sport and commercial television in this country it should be remembered it was the 1956 Olympics that finally brought TV screens into our lounge rooms.
Wall St pares losses for flat finish
US stocks rose from session lows to end little changed as investors assessed the fallout from the failed health-care vote.
Trump dealt first legislative blow
Republicans scrapped a vote on the embattled health-care bill amid a revolt among conservatives and moderates in their rank.
Dudley sees 'delicate' rate adjustment
New York Fed boss William Dudley said the central bank is taking great care not to do anything "harsh".
Iron ore loses 7.9pc on week
Spot prices for the steel-making raw material retreated in an "overdue correction", but fundamentals remain strong.
Donald Trump grants presidential permit for controversial Keystone oil pipeline
The United States has issued a presidential permit for TransCanada Corp's Keystone XL oil pipeline, ending a years-long battle between environmentalists and the industry over whether Washington should approve it.
Free Wi-Fi and meditation proposed as airlines adjust to laptop ban
Turkish and Gulf airlines are touting free Wi-Fi and better in-flight connectivity for smart phones as they scramble to mitigate the impact of a ban on laptops on board planes bound for the United States.
Australia's LNG exports to be hit by 'buyers club'
The world's biggest liquefied natural gas buyers - all in Asia - are clubbing together to secure more flexible supply contracts.
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Blackmail, extortion and slavery: Australia's visa fraud victims
Pawanjeet Heir and her family have been failed by the immigration system. Now she is is facing her worst nightmare: deportation.
CUB pulls stumps on Australian cricket
Carlton & United Breweries has pulled up stumps on its 20-year sponsorship of the Australian cricket team.
Baiada to reduce wages up to 40 per cent for new staff
One of Australia's largest chicken processors plans to reduce wages for its contract labour by almost 40 per cent.
Their habits have cost our TV networks $2.5b so far. Kids, take a bow
The little party Olivia Gillen threw last year is part of a $2.5 billion-plus problem for Australia's television networks.
Chinese tech company pitches bike sharing to City of Sydney
One of China's hottest tech start-ups wants to bring the next frontier of the digital sharing economy to Sydney: bicycles.
Report shows which health funds have won – and lost – customers
The health insurance industry's report card shows one fund has shed more than 45,000 members.
ASX ends rough week on a high
The Australian sharemarket ended the week on a positive note, closing 0.8 per cent higher on Friday.
My car can beat Lewis Hamilton, but not a tram
Jochen Haab is confident his team's car could beat Lewis Hamilton at this weekend's Melbourne Formula One Grand Prix.
Landmark ruling on collapsed company a blow for taxpayers
The taxpayer is set to wear a heftier price tag from failed companies after a landmark ruling on employee entitlements.
Google ads boycott unlikely in Australia
A UK-led boycott of Google's programmatic advertising is unlikely to spread to Australia, according to local media buyers.
Markets Live: Strong end to tough week
Shares post healthy gains to pare the week's losses, led up by CSL and the big banks, while Downer slumps following its capital raising.
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Co-working grows up as WeWork launches in Australia.
Revealing small business tax debts to credit agencies a major win
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