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WaterNSW is pumping oxygen into the Darling River to combat large-scale fish deaths.
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Asbestos checks expand
Asbestos contamination concerns widen in New South Wales, with additional sites including schools and hospitals...
Union seeks left shift
The head of the CFMEU has spoken about the union’s plan to influence politics.
Services struggles with staff
Services Australia has come under fire following allegations that employees have toilet breaks timed.
Pay gap rate changes
Australia’s gender pay gap appears to be narrowing.
Key tax for green future
Economists have laid out bold moves to reposition Australia in the global shift towards a low-carbon economy.
Mining aids prepared
The Albanese government is preparing to assist embattled producers of clean tech materials.
Ship switch suggested
Australia plans to fast-track the enhancement of its naval fleet to counter China's military expansion, a new review suggests.
AFP backs radical moves
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has stood by its decision to conduct an undercover operation against a 13-year-old boy.
Fresh buybacks prepped
The Commonwealth has earmarked $205 million for the first round of water buybacks under the Albanese government.
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.