business
'It's been really disheartening': The reality of trying to find a new job
Australians are finding it harder to change jobs. It comes at a time when artificial intelligence is poised to further disrupt the workforce. Source link
'Decade overdue' salt conversion plan could rewrite coal seam gas future
Five million tonnes of salt could be dumped in ponds over the life of the coal seam gas industry. Now, there could finally be a better solution. Source link
BHP unable to reach takeover deal with Anglo American — as it happened
Preliminary talks between miners BHP and Anglo American end without a deal. The ASX rebounds more than 1 per cent after renewed hopes of a December rate cut powered Wall Street higher. Here’s how the session played out. Source link
Illegal tobacco sellers leave tens of millions of fines unpaid
Data obtained in an ABC investigation shows the bulk of fines for selling illicit tobacco — tens of millions of dollars — are not being paid. Source link
Australia records highest number of aircraft bird strikes in over a decade
The first recorded bird strike, when a bird collides with an aircraft, was in the United States in 1905 but now they occur almost daily. Last year, Australia recorded the highest number in more than a decade. Source link
Humanoid robots will change work forever
There is now a global race to build humanoids that can walk, talk, reason, lift, carry, fetch, stack and generally operate in a human environment. Source link
This young farmer is turning beets and red wheat into quirky spirits
A Victorian farmer is making unique alcoholic drinks from unconventional crops. Source link
Regulators approve US-led $300m Star rescue deal
Under the deal, two US-based companies will own more than half of the embattled casino operator. Source link
Coloured sand for sale on eBay removed days after asbestos recall
The online retail platform eBay Australia told the ABC it uses artificial intelligence to stay informed of product recalls and to flag items that may be subject to a notice so they can be removed. Source link
Winter trial could be key to unlocking 'huge' industrial hemp industry
A trial showing industrial hemp can be grown year-round has farmers excited about the crop’s “huge” potential. Source link