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That is why Australia must join.

Gangnam style's raging successs is an interesting example of how sharing and illegal use of content can benefit the artist in the long term.

As the price of iron ore dives, a continuing surge in earnings from Rio Tinto's costly aluminium division could become important in the short to medium term.

Once termed a 'fad', social media looks like its here to stay with organisations now taking it very seriously.

The PM has made an eerily similar 7.30 Report confession as Julia Gillard did several years ago. Does he realise how silly he sounds accusing others of 'intergenerational theft' while claiming the axing of the carbon tax as a great achievement?

Reading between the lines, it's apparent nearly every MP is tiring of countless delegations, protests, letters, campaigns and distraction on the RET issue - no matter which side of the debate they are on.

Florida moved last week to cut energy efficiency targets for power companies and to do away with a solar rebate program, decisions that served to scale back the state's already paltry efforts in renewable energy.

Apps are now taking their place alongside healthy eating and regular exercise as a means of managing work stress and anxiety. Here's a few that can significantly help.

The Murray report, due this Sunday, is set to deliver a much needed wake up call to our banks - but what about Bitcoin?

As the threat of deflation looms, central banks have struggled with the consequences of setting interest rates at zero. But there are ways to overcome this hurdle.

Despite our advances in trade and transport, humans still largely live in the most fertile places. But with increased warmth, the location and degree of rainfall will change - as will the lives of billions.

Not just good for consumers: The other astonishing winner from low oil prices; How illegal sharing actually helped Psy break YouTube and two charts that reveal Australia's global ranking in online retail.

The apartment markets in Australia's two largest cities have diverged and it looks as if Melbourne prices could be headed for a fall following a flood of investment.

Talk of an income recession is quite simply misguided. The bottom line is underlying economic growth is probably still rising at an above trend pace.

A reshuffle in the new year could be an opportunity for Tony Abbott, but he would have to implement substantial renewal to avoid criticism.

A Chinese firm looks to be in poll position for Leighton Holdings' John Holland business, while Metcash prepares to ward off any takeover moves.