Students owing $100,000 rises 500pc
Student debt has surged to $47.8 billion and there are now nearly 11,000 graduates who each owe more than $100,000, new figures show.
Meat processor has beef with local workers
Meat processing industry expert Coll MacRury says the sector relies on foreign workers to do the jobs locals won't.
Gas summit fails to find 'crisis' fix
The high-profile gas summit has stopped short of any concrete measures to immediately increase supplies for local consumers, heightening manufacturers' fears about spiralling prices and lost jobs.
Cross-country gas pipeline back on
The long-shelved idea of a pipeline to deliver gas from off the north-west coast to eastern states buyers has been dusted off by the federal government.
Visa crackdown raises free trade concerns
The decision to abolish the 457 visa scheme has further hampered the prospect of sealing a comprehensive free trade agreement with India.
Tech sector splits on visa changes
Entrepreneurs say it will turn away talent, while IT workers say skilled visas are still open to abuse.
Sydney owners get Airbnb go ahead
NSW homeowners will be allowed to rent out entire properties to tourists via Airbnb, unless it has a significant, but yet to be defined, imp...
'You can't promote yourself in a Dubbo tin shed'
Turnbull ministers have three months to justify why their government departments shouldn't be moved to the bush.
Visa changes to stymie 'super talents'
Universities fear that the 457 visa changes will hobble them in the international race for research talent.
Kenyan-born lawyer wins Senate race
Australia's newest senator is a Kenyan-born lawyer who experienced poverty as a child but opposes government's "handouts".
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