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Firefighters have been protecting Melbourne’s water supply this summer.
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Housing issues build
With the weakest home-building pipeline Australia has seen in over a decade, there is a growing push for...
Climate law delay sought
Australian business groups have called for a delay in the implementation of the new mandatory climate disclosure laws...
'Baby debt' response outlined
Changes to parental leave are being proposed to help reduce the superannuation ‘baby debt’ for mothers.
SafeWork issues leaked
SafeWork NSW has been accused of being “timid” and “ineffectual”, with systemic cultural and operational issues.
EPA responses questioned
A NSW watchdog has been accused of overlooking asbestos risk at schools and childcare centres.
Costs mount for vital scheme
New figures predict an even larger NDIS cost blowout than many expected.
King leaves on power spree
Australia is promoting itself to key energy markets in Japan and South Korea.
Local link in German plan
Germany, Europe's industrial juggernaut, is pushing to build a novel hydrogen market.
New bid for multi-deal
Coal workers could be the first to test the new multi-employer bargaining regime.
Power gap for remote people
Experts have exposed an electricity equity gap in remote Australia.
Doomsday Clock maintains risk
In a reminder of global perils, the Doomsday Clock remains at 90 seconds to midnight.
Melanoma leaders honoured
Professor Georgina Long and Professor Richard Scolyer have been jointly named the 2024 Australians of the Year.
Wealth gap widens
Oxfam has revealed alarming statistics on the burgeoning fortunes of the world's richest ...
Report finds deep issues in state care
A Tasmanian inquiry has exposed a harrowing pattern of abuse and systematic failures within the state's care institutions.
NT cops need AFP tech
The Northern Territory Police Force is relying on the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to enhance its digital investigative capabilities.
NACC names prepared
A key figure from Victoria’s IBAC has been picked for Deputy Commissioner of the NACC.
Population passes 27 million
Australia's population has hit the 27 million mark nearly two decades earlier than many anticipated.
Support spend reported
New data shows the size of spending on community services.
Medibank hacker named
The Federal Government has sanctioned a Russian national for his involvement in the 2022 Medibank data breach.
ALRC outlines justice probe
The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) will conduct an inquiry into the justice system's approach to sexual violence.