When Jac Nasser complains about the high cost of mining in Australia, the guilty party isn't in Canberra,  but in his own boardroom.

It's a rare event where a speech by Paul Keating gets overshadowed, but that's what happened at last night's ACTU congress dinner.

Economist Saul Eslake reckons BT Financial Group CEO Chris Caton would make an excellent comedian, Gonski moves to the shadows.

HSU whistleblower Kathy Jackson is in demand on the speakers' circuit, footy blowhard Jason Akermanis has the PM's phone number and BOF is urged to hire an old Liberal flame.

Gotcha! Rupert Murdoch's favourite editor, Rebekah Brooks, has been charged with perverting the course of justice and will face a jury trial that could send her to jail.

Apple's other Steve, co-founder Steve Wozniak, is currently winging his way across the country, Bob Carr visits China and union heavies rally in Sydney.

There's little to celebrate when it comes to progress on gender diversity in Australian business. New data released today shows that 75% of small to medium-sized businesses do not have women in their senior management ranks.

Bill and Chloe Shorten dampen speculation about their marriage, a new code has been suggested for MPs behaving badly and The Star casino scandal (surprise, surprise) effects business.

James Packer gave an impressive performance during his interview with 60 Minutes last night, making the most of an excellent opportunity provided by Dad's old firm – the Nine Network – to pitch the benefits of his extended casino empire.

Gina Rinehart’s children may not be buying a gift for Mum this Mother’s Day. But with Australia’s richest woman yesterday conceding a little in her legal battle against the kids, they may spend the day wondering just what she’s up to.