Paul Keating: Australia lacks a foreign policy to negotiate the rise of China
Paul Keating has accused Australia of lacking a foreign policy capable of negotiating the rise of China and the diminishing influence of the United States."Australia needs a foreign policy, and it needs it urgently. Australia does not have a foreign policy," the former prime minister told an audience in Sydney on Tuesday night. More News Videos Previous slide Next slide Keating: Australia has no foreign policy Trump: Democrats 'the party of slavery' ..>> view originalSolid result for Adelaide Brighton
PM running bank protection racket: Labor
Federal Labor has failed to convince parliament to push for a royal commission into Australia's banking sector. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten on Wednesday called on parliament to recognise that scandals by the banks had ripped off Australians, including retirees. Outspoken independent MP Bob Katter backed the move. But Nationals MP George Christensen launched a counter move, amending the Mr Shorten's motion to note the coalition's commitment to cracking down on bank misconduct. The government ..>> view originalDriverless bus trial in South Perth an Australian first
Driverless bus trial in South Perth an Australian first Posted August 31, 2016 19:50:46 Australia's first driverless shuttle bus is being trialled along the foreshore in South Perth.On the scale of automation, the vehicle is considered level four, which means it can perform all safety-critical driving functions without anyone behind the wheel, but only in a few environments.It can carry 11 passengers and travel at up to 45km per hour, although its average speed will b..>> view originalHas Commonwealth Bank lost its edge?
Harvey Norman saves best for last, with profits up 30pc
Harvey Norman FY profit up 30pc The last day of the August profit reporting season is usually the day when perennial underperformers and fallen stars file accounts awash with red ink.But retailer Harvey Norman waited until the last day of reporting season to deliver one of the season's best results – at least among its retail peers – reporting a 30 per cent increase in net profit, an uncharacteristically generous dividend and another year of growth this year."With what's happene..>> view originalNew Australian $5 note will feature braille to help the visually impaired
The new Australian $5 banknote will be issued into circulation from tomorrow. (Reserve Bank of Australia) When the new $5 bank note comes into circulation tomorrow, it will contain a small but hugely important new design feature – making it the first Australian bank note that the visually impaired can read.The inclusion of two raised dots, the size of a “hundreds and thousands” sprinkle, on each of the long sides of the new note are thanks in part to the advocacy of NSW teenager Connor McLeod a..>> view originalASX100 chief executives' pay shrinks to pre-2008 levels, report finds
The pay packets of ASX100 chief executives are shrinking and are now at pre-2008 levels, with the median fixed pay for 2015 financial year at $1.7m, according to a report published by the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors on Wednesday. “To be clear, the shrinking of fixed pay is certainly not due to incumbent CEOs taking pay cuts, though they are receiving minimal pay rises,” the council’s CEO, Louise Davidson, wrote in the report’s foreword. “It’s down to boards taking the opportu..>> view originalWellard posts disappointing result on the ASX
Livestock exporter Wellard posts disappointing result on the ASX Posted August 31, 2016 17:10:05 Australia's largest livestock export company Wellard says it needs to regain the confidence of the investment community after a tumultuous eight months on the ASX, posting a pro forma net profit of $14.8 million.The company has reported four profit downgrades since it listed in December 2015.Wellard's prospectus profit forecast was $46 million and by August 15 it was proje..>> view originalBushfire warning for Perth, Melbourne, NSW
Bushfire warning for Perth, Melbourne, NSW AAP on August 31, 2016, 2:04 pm Perth, Melbourne and large parts of NSW have an above-average risk of bushfires this coming season. The outskirts of Perth, Melbourne and vast tracts of NSW face a higher than average risk of bushfires this summer.Below-average rainfall is predicted for spring in southwest Australia, which would exacerbate the bushfire potential, the nation's fire authorities suggested on Wednesday in the Seaso..>> view original
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