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KPMG says its conduct over whistleblower complaint was 'unacceptable'
Accounting firm KPMG is expected to be hauled before a federal inquiry to answer further questions about why one of its former employees stored printed copies of confidential Lendlease board documents in her locker and shared them with her colleagues to win audit contracts. Source link
Renewable-powered aluminium smelter snubbed for green energy funding
Further doubt has been cast over the future of an aluminium smelter in Tasmania’s north-east after a federal MP said it would not be eligible for a green energy scheme. Source link
Reserve Bank governor warns world facing increased supply shocks
The Reserve Bank governor says the world has become more shock-prone in recent years, and the latest oil spike is a complication for the central bank’s monetary policy. Source link
'Straight to the pool room': Film classic The Castle goes on stage
The feature film responsible for Australian sayings such as ”Tell him he’s dreaming” is being launched as a stage production. Source link
Harvey Norman and Latitude face $55m penalty for misleading ad campaign
The two businesses misled customers into taking out credit cards and paying additional fees in a 60-month interest-free payment scheme, the corporate regulator says. Source link
Origin Energy believes 900,000 customers' data accessed in breach
Origin Energy says it started reviewing a “potential security threat” early this month but deemed it not credible, before new information indicated a breach. Source link
Oscar-winning composer brings Icelandic poetry to Australian stages
Oscar-winning composer Hildur Guðnadóttir never imagined global fame. Now she’s written new music for the Australian Chamber Orchestra, inspired by Icelandic poetry. Source link
Thrice-bankrupt builder's past catches up with him in small town
Unregistered builder Steve Preston has been operating in New South Wales after falling foul of authorities in Western Australia and Queensland. Source link
Live: Origin shares down on data breach details, ASX up as oil price plunges
Shares in energy giant Origin are down after it provided an update on its data breach, while the Australian share market has reversed earlier losses after oil prices plunged more than 9 per cent overnight. Follow live. Source link
Amazon's Leo proposes satellite constellation for direct-to-phone service
Partnered with NBN Co in Australia. Source link