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The future of the iconic Australian car brand Holden hangs in the balance, with a lack of support from the federal government possibly condemning hundreds of engineers to unemployment.

One in five cite bullies in Victorian Education probe

A recent survey has shown a high level of workplace abuse and bullying in the Victorian Education Department.

Big fine for false brew of cancer-curing tea

A GP has been charged and will now have to give a consent form to all his patients, after falsely claiming he could cure cancer with green tea.

Solar sites to connect people, boost business on PNG

A new initiative will help Papua New Guinea residents stay a little bit more connected, with a telecom company rolling out solar-powered phone charging stations around the island community

Consideration is the best way to easy retrenchment

An award has been given for a research project looking at how new jobs, the journey to work and the meaning of home play a role for men adjusting to being fired.

Experts say 'bird-brained' may be a good thing

Everybody knows someone with the memory of a goldfish or the grace of a boar, but it is important to note that we are animals too – and for the most part not that much smarter than our biological neighbours.

Selling money to make money to give money away

Anyone wishing to re-enact the favourite past time of Scrooge McDuck may soon get their chance, with a Swiss bank auctioning-off a pile of 8 million coins.

Hasty nuptials planned before Feds spoil party

Australia will see its first ever Government-sanctioned same-sex marriages this weekend, but they could also be the last if the Federal Government has its way.

Minister puts First Peoples' Congress up for review

Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion has put the future of the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples up for review.

Public sector sold short for contract conditions

Criticisms are being laid at the Victorian Coalition government’s efforts to cut costs, which have seen 4500 full-time public servants sacked while $145 million was spent on contractors to fill the gaps.

Rio ditching Indigenous agreement to dig out of losses

One mining firm has defended its move to close an aluminium refinery in the Northern Territory, but the AWU says it may legally have to keep the doors open.

State of public service probed

The Public Service Commission has released its State of the Service Report for 2013, and it contains some interesting revelations, big criticisms and places for improvement.

Big wig summit to fight sexual, gender exclusion

A conference featuring a number of prominent Australian CEOs is on now, discussing better ways to include LGBTI staff in all working environments.

Ground lost in push for workplace engagement

Figures show that there a fewer work opportunities for people with disabilities than there were twenty years ago.

Study finds Neanderthals lived clean, neat and tidy

Most modern humans arrange their homes just the way they like them, and new research suggests Neanderthals did the same thing.

First volleys fired in mobile phone ad war

Optus has held nothing back in its latest ad campaign, unleashing all the fury of a long-time underdog in a damning portrayal of arch-rival Telstra.

More support for anti-union changes

The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has backed the contentious changes on the way for Australia’s construction sector.

Planning paths to budget cuts and better health

Suggestions have been tabled which could see governments hacking away at their health budgets and waistlines – with some better planning practices.

Sydney suburbs' cyber spree brings awards, benefits online

A Sydney suburb has been awarded for its movements toward online business and lifestyles, and celebrated for stepping beyond the traditional boundaries of bricks and mortar.