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The Commonwealth has earmarked $205 million for the first round of water buybacks under the Albanese government.
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Power cut prompts calls
Calls for change have been made in the wake of widespread power outages in Victoria.
New track for gouge claims
The ACCC is fast-tracking the community complaints process for corporate price gouging.
Data set for local CDC
The Australian government is progressing its new Australian Centre for Disease Control (CDC).
Key scheme going slowly
The Financial Accountability Regime (FAR), a key outcome of the Hayne royal commission, is being pushed back.
Big teaching change called
A new report calls for schools to overhaul teaching methods in favour of science-backed techniques.
Asbestos issue in NSW schools
Asbestos concerns have seen seven Sydney schools forced to respond.
Paris to punish big cars
Residents of Paris have voted to triple the city’s parking charges for SUVs.
X threatened with info laws
The Federal Government is working on new legislation targeting misinformation on digital platforms.
Leaker payments proposed
Financial incentives have been proposed as a way to support whistleblowers.
Work 'connection' questioned
A public sector leader says staff working from home are not “disconnected”.
Senate hears ADF issues
Australia's Defence Force is under strain from recruitment shortfalls and project delays.
Leaks push 'doxxing' laws
The Federal Government is looking to criminalise the act of “doxxing”.
State crash data sought
The Albanese government is looking at compelling states and territories to disclose confidential road accident data.
Councils slam flight plan
Councils in New South Wales are raising concerns over the proposed flight paths for Western Sydney International Airport.
Shire accused of waterway damage
A WA shire faces charges of violating the state’s Aboriginal Heritage Act.
NT croc plan lands
The Northern Territory (NT) government has unveiled a draft plan to address the management of its burgeoning saltwater crocodile population.
New case could shake native title
A looming legal battle could have implications for native title claims across Australia.
ATO staff linked in grift
Over 150 Australian Taxation Office (ATO) staff are under investigation for involvement in a GST fraud scheme.
Fatal week prompts warning
New South Wales has seen five deaths at workplaces in four days.
Crime links in offshore contracts
Companies behind Australia's offshore detention regime have been implicated in a web of suspected criminal dealings.