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Victorian authorities are looking into claims of corruption in the state’s Liberal Party.
Unemployed deployed to help Tuggerah avoid decline
The Federal Government’s Green Army has been mobilised, and one of its first missions will see young unemployed people helping to restore the Tuggerah Lakes in New South Wales.
Water link to create empowered pool
Five remote Queensland councils have formed a water alliance, joining forces to save money while keeping pace with changes in regulation and management.
Green shire takes power over gas
One tropical council has banned future coal-seam gas projects amid fears it will affect water quality.
Age the forgotten page in discrimination law
Experts warn that many job advertisements may actually be in breach of human rights law.
Long study to plot locals' fire fight
Monash University has undertaken a twenty-year running investigation into the health effects of the Hazelwood mine fire.
FIFO risk hard to find, often unreported
A recent survey by the Australian Manufacturing Workers' Union has revealed widespread fear among FIFO workers, who are worried that seeking help for mental health problems would affect their job security.
Sub split could save some skins
The South Australian Government has proposed privatising a submarine-building company in order to secure the local industry.
Corruption claims fly as union probe launched
A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.
Expert views on funding moves as Direct Action fires up
The Federal Government has provided an excellent opportunity for companies to appear as though they are doing something about their carbon emissions.
While whistles are needed, Cormann won't commit
With consumer confidence in financial advice in a pretty rough state, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says its new Office of the Whistleblower will allow insiders to fight back.
Cuts could show little interest in northern fix
Cuts to the office in charge of developing northern Australia mean remote communities will continue missing out, some say.
ALGA angered by disasters dumped on locals
The Australian Local Government Association has lashed out again proposed changes to natural disaster funding arrangements.
Councils unhappy at royalty creep
Queensland councils have put their foot down on the issue of State support for resource impacted regions.
Loans won't atone for cost of new boundaries
The West Australian Local Government Association says forced mergers will cost councils from $4.1 to $7.2 million per amalgamation, and the State should step in to help.
Safety bumps on smooth path to more pills
A new review panel will look at the ways that the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regulates medicines and medical devices.
Small agencies to feel streamlining sting
The parliamentary secretary to the Treasurer has warned federal public servants that under-performing agencies could be cut.
Tighter laws to curb SA lobbies
The South Australian Government has tightened the rules for MP’s, lobbies and political donations.
Mental pain shouldn't swing on MP's whim
West Australian mental health authorities say politicians should not decide the freedom of mentally impaired people.
"Regret" on Tassie cuts, teachers not safe yet
The Tasmanian Government has outlined the size of its public sector cuts, and expressed “regret” that so many will be sacked.
Premier's pick pipped
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has been hampered in his mission to place people in top-level anti-corruption roles.