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The Final Budget Outcome for 2012-13 shows how Wayne Swan's surplus commitment fell apart - and why he was right to walk away from it.

What happened to Swan's surplus? Now we know

The Final Budget Outcome for 2012-13 shows how Wayne Swan's surplus commitment fell apart - and why he was right to walk away from it.

<a href="http://www.smartcompany.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>Smart Company</em></a> deputy editor <b>Patrick Stafford</b> identifies the movers and shakers of Australia's tech world. There's some new names in the mix.

The 11 most influential people in Australia's tech sector

Smart Company deputy editor Patrick Stafford identifies the movers and shakers of Australia's tech world. There's some new names in the mix.

The battle of the discount carriers is good news for those wanting to travel to or from the West Coast.

Tigerair adds new route, ups battle with Jetstar

The battle of the discount carriers is good news for those wanting to travel to or from the West Coast.

When it comes to corporate crooks, ASIC is content to wave through minimal fines. But look out if you're online. Then its pursuit will be relentless.

John Gay, Jonathan Moylan and a tale of two ASICs

When it comes to corporate crooks, ASIC is content to wave through minimal fines. But look out if you're online. Then its pursuit will be relentless.

Just 8% of Australian companies are making a demonstrable commitment to gender divsersity principles, writes <a href="http://www.womensagenda,com.au"><em>Women's Agenda</em></a> acting editor <b>Georgina Dent</b>.

Few Oz businesses giving the green light to gender diversity

Just 8% of Australian companies are making a demonstrable commitment to gender divsersity principles, writes Women's Agenda acting editor Georgina Dent.

Boeng's recent trials of using mobile phones during plane flights have caused big problems. It's important that safety comes first, writes <b>Ben Sandilands</b>.

Using phones mid-flight still a no-go zone

Boeng's recent trials of using mobile phones during plane flights have caused big problems. It's important that safety comes first, writes Ben Sandilands.

If you're looking for sovereign risk in the resources sector, look no further than Colin Barnett's threat to shutter the Browse project. <b>Bernard Keane</b> and <b>Glenn Dyer</b> report.

Sovereign risk at last? WA Premier threatens Browse venture

If you're looking for sovereign risk in the resources sector, look no further than Colin Barnett's threat to shutter the Browse project. Bernard Keane and Glenn Dyer report.

The board of BHP Billiton has told shareholders to reject Ian Dunlop's application for the company's board, despite his numerous credentials for the role. His climate activism is the problem.

Climate change activist gets BHP board hot under the collar

The board of BHP Billiton has told shareholders to reject Ian Dunlop's application for the company's board, despite his numerous credentials for the role. His climate activism is the problem.

Jan Cameron admits she's made some mistakes. But how the activist mogul turned a bargain buy into a cost drain at Retail Adventures is worth closer examination.

Chickenfeed baroness on hard times: how Jan Cameron lost it

Jan Cameron admits she's made some mistakes. But how the activist mogul turned a bargain buy into a cost drain at Retail Adventures is worth closer examination.

Will the fallout from the <em>News of the World</em> phone-hacking scandal bring an end to the Murdoch media dynasty? In his new book, <b>Paul Barry</b> recalls the "must humble day" of Rupert's life.

'The most humble day of my life': when the Sun King was laid low

Will the fallout from the News of the World phone-hacking scandal bring an end to the Murdoch media dynasty? In his new book, Paul Barry recalls the "must humble day" of Rupert's life.