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Markets are nervy as the world waits for a resolution on the US government's debt ceiling.

Morning Market Report

Markets are nervy as the world waits for a resolution on the US government's debt ceiling.

The gender issue stymies efforts by women to break through stigma, says <b>Dr Leslie Cannold</b>

Encouraged women perform better than they expect

The gender issue stymies efforts by women to break through stigma, says Dr Leslie Cannold

The US shutdown and debt ceiling stalemate drags into its second week, affecting overseas markets.

Morning Market Report

The US shutdown and debt ceiling stalemate drags into its second week, affecting overseas markets.

The corruption and bribery allegations against Wal King and construction giant Leighton Holdings are damning. Particularly when you consider what some executives were being paid.

How Leighton Holding's bosses built their fortunes

The corruption and bribery allegations against Wal King and construction giant Leighton Holdings are damning. Particularly when you consider what some executives were being paid.

A looming class action has forced Qantas to re-examine dodgy dealings from 2000-2007, which landed an executive in prison.

Price fixing freight charges is trouble for Qantas

A looming class action has forced Qantas to re-examine dodgy dealings from 2000-2007, which landed an executive in prison.

Instead of complaining about the GST, Australia's retailers ought to look at who is doing well online here. And the answer might surprise them, write <b>Glenn Dyer</b> and <b>Bernard Keane</b>.

The surprise take away message for domestic online retailers

Instead of complaining about the GST, Australia's retailers ought to look at who is doing well online here. And the answer might surprise them, write Glenn Dyer and Bernard Keane.

<b>Alan Davies</b> goes behind the excuses and rhetoric to find out.

How much does urban rail really cost?

Alan Davies goes behind the excuses and rhetoric to find out.

Former media boss Ian Law lost his battle with cancer this week. His friend <b>John Rowsthorne</b>, who worked with Law for more than 25 years at Rural Press and PBL Media, remembers a dedicated businessman.

Vale Ian Law, a farmer and media exec who brought home the bacon

Former media boss Ian Law lost his battle with cancer this week. His friend John Rowsthorne, who worked with Law for more than 25 years at Rural Press and PBL Media, remembers a dedicated businessman.

If Clive Palmer wins a seat in Parliament, should he be allowed to vote on everything? Governance expert <b>Stephen Bartos</b> argues this situation is unprecedented and needs attention.

Unprecedented: Palmer in Parliament raises tough ethical issues

If Clive Palmer wins a seat in Parliament, should he be allowed to vote on everything? Governance expert Stephen Bartos argues this situation is unprecedented and needs attention.

The western Queensland outpost of Cloncurry will have direct flights to Brisbane just in time for Christmas, writes <b>Ben Sandilands</b>.

From the outback to the sea: Virgin's rural expansion

The western Queensland outpost of Cloncurry will have direct flights to Brisbane just in time for Christmas, writes Ben Sandilands.