March 2017
Two Australian restaurants tipped to be in world's top 50
Internationally-renowned chefs such as Heston Blumenthal and Daniel Humm are descending on Melbourne this weekend for the World's 50 Best Restaurant Awards with two Australian contenders tipped to be on the list.
Hatted restaurant Sepia set to close its doors
Australia's top restaurant Sepia is set to close with its owners and chef leaving Sydney for Melbourne.
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Government vehicle emissions tests wrong, report claims
Cars are using up to 60 per cent more fuel on the road than in government-mandated laboratory tests, results from Australia's first on-road vehicle emissions test program has found.
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Hazelwood shutdown begins
Three of the eight units at Victoria's largest power station Hazelwood will be pulled out of commission on Monday, a further three on Tuesday, with the final two units being shutdown on Wednesday.
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Fragile retail market no deterrent for new entrant
Failures of a number of well-known Australian retail brands in recent months is no deterrent to French designers the Elicha brothers, behind the brand The Kooples.
Morwell residents try to outsmart Hazelwood closure
With a dark cloud hanging over the future of Morwell, in Victoria's Latrobe Valley, one resident is looking on the bright side.
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IPO returns volatile but improvements in sight
Initial public offering returns were almost double that of the All Ords in 2016, but were lower than previous years despite the volume of stocks remaining consistent, a Deloitte report has found.
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Medibank Private could never promise full cover, court hears
Medibank has defended its decision to not inform customers coverage changes saying it could never promise full cover for all services.
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Medibank float at risk over policy changes, court hears
Medibank's $5.7 billion float on the ASX was at risk with the health insurer worried about negative backlash over changes it made to out of pocket expenses for its policies, just months before the IPO, a court heard.
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Training manuals don't include $24 million worth of policy changes
Training manuals show Medibank staff were not told to inform customers of changes to their policies that would see them face out of pocket expenses from in-hospital diagnostic services.
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Medibank in $24m of secret policy changes before float, court hears
Medibank was set to boost its bottom line by $24 million from a change in policies, months before it listed on the ASX, a court has heard.
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Audi faces legal battle over emission claims
Luxury car maker Audi is facing legal proceedings with the competition watchdog alleging it misled the public in relation to a number of diesel vehicle emission claims.
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Jess Hatzis and Bree Johnston win the Veuve Clicquot New Generation Award
Winners of the 2017 Veuve Clicquot New Generation Award, Jess Hatzis and Bree Johnston say there is never a right time to start a business.
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Former deputy speaker Nardella quits Victorian Labor caucus
Former deputy Speaker Don Nardella has quit the Victorian Labor caucus after refusing to repay money he claimed for a second residence.
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Salvation Army starts funeral business
One of Australia's largest not-for-profit organisations is set to disrupt the nations $1.1 billion funeral industry, offering cheaper plans and reinvesting any money back into the community.
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CEOs swap making deals for creating meals in OzHarvest CookOff
Known for his rendition of Jamie Oliver's cabbage pasta, BP Australia chairman Andy Holmes is going from the fat to the fire, swapping the boardroom for the kitchen.
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February 2017
NGV attracts artists from 30 countries for blockbuster international art exhibition
Sixty artists from more than 30 countries will show their work in a free exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria which has also commissioned 20 works for the summer blockbuster.
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QBE sets new standard over office romances with CEO's $550,000 pay cut
QBE's docking of $550,000 from the pay of CEO John Neal over an office relationship could set a new standard for executive accountability.
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January 2017
CFOs positive in uncertain backdrop but doubt corporate tax cuts will eventuate
The progression of Brexit and the election of Donald Trump have not dampened the spirits of Australia chief financial officers, according to a new survey.
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Melbourne jewellery icon Kozminsky to sell off stock in million-dollar auction
Melbourne institution Kozminsky will sell off all stock in what's expected to be Australia's largest single-owner jewellery auction.
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