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A UNreport says North Korea’s cyberattacks have brought in US$3 billion to fund nuclear weapons endeavours.
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Study hubs to simulate uni
The Federal Government has announced a $16 million investment to establish 10 new Regional University Study Hubs.
Meat missed in climate plan
Experts have criticised a new UN climate change plan that fails to account for meat-eating.
Union backs supermarket split
The shop assistant union has called for the compulsory breakup of Coles and Woolworths.
Ministers meet on stone ban
Australia has banned the use of engineered stone, effective from 1 July 2024 in most states and territories.
Severe shortage spelled out
New estimates suggest Australia will need a massive influx of construction workers to meet its home building goals.
ERA seeks extension
Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) is fighting for the extension of its lease at the Jabiluka uranium deposit in the Northern Territory.
Letter spells wetland threat
Scientists and experts have signed an open letter calling for a development to be halted to protect sensitive wetlands.
Lobster firms oppose testing
WA’s Western Rock Lobster industry is sounding the alarm about potentially disruptive seismic testing.
Police data use probed
Concerns have been raised about how law enforcement and integrity agencies access and store telecommunications data.
Governments plug deeper ties
Australia and the United Kingdom have formalised a new cooperation agreement on defence and security.
FOI warning in rorts case
A recent legal case could send a warning to public servants over freedom of information requests.
NDIS group seeks grifts
The Federal Government has announced a new taskforce to crack down on overcharging of NDIS participants.
Community health boost seen
Building a sense of community could be key to improving people’s mental health, particularly in low socio-economic suburbs.
Call to improve indoor air
Scientists and industry leaders are pushing for action on clean indoor air.
Pandemic Accord pushed
Over 100 world leaders have voiced their support for the finalisation of the ‘Pandemic Accord’.
PBS shift in opioid stats
New figures suggest Australia saw a decline in opioid after PBS policy changes.
Victoria's SEC splits
Victoria’s high-profile State Electricity Commission (SEC) advisory team has been disbanded less than a year after its establishment.
States chase quarantine fees
Nearly four years since the COVID-19 pandemic's peak, Australian state and territory governments are still chasing down over $70 million in unpaid hotel quarantine fees.
Claims inflated for scrapped games
Victoria's Auditor-General says the state government overstated the cost estimates used to scrap the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Container bid to cost big
NSW faces billions in compensation costs if Newcastle gets a new container port.