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Qatar Airways takes bold tech step with video call ability

Virgin pushes for quick decision on extra Qatar flights

Virgin Australia has asked the competition watchdog to fast-track its decision on a deeper relationship with Qatar Airways, so more flights to Doha can get underway from June.

Qantas ordered to pay $170k compo with more to come

Qantas faces a hefty compensation bill for unlawfully outsourced workers but not as much as the TWU might have liked after a Federal Court ruling.

Fund cut backflip for Indigenous boarding schools

Face-to-face collaboration ‘key to online learning’

As more working students opt for university study online, what’s the secret sauce for success? A Harvard University dean insists collaboration is the key.

Sackings fear under review of university practices

‘More job losses’ have been threatened by universities as the federal government starts a review of university governance.

Why an Aussie banker landed a key role in this succession drama

‘I know you’re hurting’: Nine’s news boss addresses staff

The head of Nine’s news and current affairs division has sent an after-hours email acknowledging the pain employees are suffering following reports of bullying, sexual harassment and misconduct.

Are big sponsorships worth the money?

Australians love sport. But is it worthwhile for big brands to sponsor the nation’s teams, leagues and events?

Clarity needed on WiseTech succession planning

White settlement involves the billionaire’s second NDA

WiseTech boss Richard White has settled the court fight he started with his ex-lover and it involves the second NDA he has signed with women he’s allegedly been in a relationship with.

Audiovisual specialist Audinate shelves its target

Audiovisual company Audinate has told investors it’s had weaker-than-expected demand from customers and that’s led to revised financial targets.

Brain volume impacts ADHD, Parkinson’s: study

Samples collected for first national DNA database

DNA samples from diverse communities around Australia are being gathered to form what is hoped to be first national genetic biobank.

Bat with bite puts end to ore plan

Rio Tinto and its partner in the Rhodes Ridge joint venture have informed regulators they will no longer push ahead with a long-awaited proposal to mine the Giles Mini deposit near Newman due to its impact on potential roosting sites for the vulnerable Ghost Bat.

The only one-pot Greek chicken dish you need

This risotto is a new take on an old favourite

This dish is a sensational balance of sweet and salty. It’s like a hug in a bowl.

Grain-fed beef carbon footprint lower than thought

New research shows the 1970s model used to measure greenhouse gas emissions from cattle feedlots has been significantly overstating emissions.