Don't get burnt by gas price rises
Gas prices are on the rise again, but there are simple actions for homes and industry to reduce gas use and save on energy bills.
Cloud for the smaller end of town
SMB businesses, particularly start-ups, are taking the lead in adoption over the larger enterprises.
The jobs picture is starting to look ugly
Rising structural unemployment is an unfortunate reality of the economy's rebalancing away from mining investment, but the pain isn't just limited to the resource sector.
Why Linux trumps Windows every time
There are good reasons why 94 per cent of the world's top 500 supercomputers run Linux and most of are using the open source operating system everyday.
Australia's middle class is about to get minced
The forces that disrupted the working classes in the 1970s and 80s are now coming for the middle class. Will Australia be on the right side of the equation?
Expert backs Horizon, Roc Oil merger
Deal would be in the best interests of Horizon Oil shareholders, Deloitte says.
Asciano cautions on $1bn freight hub
The viability of a planned $1bn freight hub in southwestern Sydney called into question.
Australand recommends Frasers bid
Directors unanimously back $2.6 billion offer from Singaporean-listed developer.
Wesfarmers flags $774m impairment
Writedown of Target's goodwill, Coles liquor restructure will erode profit from insurance sale.
Goodman Fielder accepts lower takeover bid
First Pacific, Wilmar lob 67.5c per share offer, target flags $300m-$400m impairment.
Aust stocks open stronger
Market rallies in early trade after US car sales, China data pushed Wall Street to new highs.
Will risk weightings ensure a Direct Action dud?
On the balance of risk, companies and banks are unlikely to reach easy agreement when it comes to participating in Greg Hunt's emissions reduction fund - especially for land sector abatement.
Germany adopts new energy regime; Caribbean islands go green
The week in clean energy saw Germany try to regulate investment flow into renewables while the Caribbean is seeking as much as $30bn to expand its sector.
New CO2 milestone: Third month above 400ppm
For the third consecutive month, particles of carbon dioxide in the world's atmosphere have been above 400 parts per million, a level not seen for at least 800,000 years.
Why China-Australia FTA may still be some way off
The Australian government hopes to finalise the Free Trade Agreement with China by the end of the year but it could be some time yet.
Hillary Clinton's trade warning: Can China coerce Australia?
Hillary Clinton believes Australia is too economically dependent on China. Is she right?