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Australian CEOs are still getting their bonuses. Performance doesn’t seem to matter so much

The fact nearly all of Australia’s top CEOs are receiving these performance bonuses shows performance pay is more about rewarding conformity and discipline than risk-taking and entrepreneurship.

First woman of Indian heritage, Dr Zelinda Sherlock, completes one year as Hobart’s Deputy Lord Mayor

Dr Zelinda Sherlock made history last year as the first woman of non-European heritage elected Deputy Lord Mayor of Hobart in the Council’s 150-year history.

New climate reporting rules start on July 1. Many companies are not ready for the change

From July 1, large public companies and financial institutions must gather significant amounts of information and data to include in a new year-end sustainability report.

Extremist group behind bomb guides and hate plots declared terrorist organisation in Australia

“It is this extremist hatred which is not welcome and has no place in Australia.”

National interest or political play? Australia sues over China-backed mineral deal

Legal experts note that this case could set a precedent for enforcing divestment orders and deter future breaches by foreign stakeholders in strategically important industries.

Nearly a third of Tuvalu applies to move to Australia under landmark climate migration deal

Applications for the visa cost $25 and close on July 18, with successful applicants selected by random ballot rather than skill or merit.

NATO’s 5% of GDP defence target ramps up pressure on Australia to spend vastly more

It has so far batted away suggestions Australia should increase its defence spending from current levels of around 2% of GDP.

Bollywood’s top four directors are heading to Melbourne, Here’s you chance to work with them

Ms Lange is particularly keen to involve Indian-Australian writers, actors and technicians from Melbourne’s growing creative community as expression of interest will open on July 15

Beloved Perth chef Manpreet Singh Guddu’s sudden death leaves family and community heartbroken

Sony was the heart and soul of Chullah Indian Restaurant in Hocking — a community favourite for over a decade.

Former student charged over alleged hacking spree at Western Sydney University

In the most serious allegations, confidential student data was reportedly threatened with sale on the dark web.

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PM Carney heads to Australia after India and Canada reset ties with uranium deal and trade talks

Officials also pointed to major investment links already in place, with Canadian pension funds said to have invested about $100 billion in India.

Senate censured Pauline Hanson on ‘No good Muslims’ remarks, Coalition says it should be reserved for parliament conduct

Foreign Minister Penny Wong moved the motion on Tuesday, condemning Hanson’s remarks as “inflammatory and divisive” and reaffirming parliament’s support for migrant communities.

Australian women earn less than men in every major industry

More than half of Australia’s workforce is employed in industries where at least 60 per cent of workers are of one gender, highlighting the persistence of occupational segregation.
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