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Feds want tech terror measures
The Federal Government has announced it will look at ISP-level site-blocking of ‘dangerous material’.
ACCC lights up gas issues
The ACCC says gas prices and margins remain too high despite easing market pressures.
Three approved in solar spree
Three controversial solar farms have been approved near Shepparton in Victoria's Goulburn Valley.
AEMO makes dispatch call
AEMO has called for urgent investment in dispatchable power.
Big lobby gets power money
The Federal Government has paid a lobby to help small businesses navigate the energy market.
MP's report shows prison rise
A new report finds the proportion of Indigenous Australians in prison has doubled in thirty years.
Chinese course ditched
The New South Wales Education Department has scrapped a Chinese Government language program.
Council ABN kerfuffle unfolds
A Victorian council has mysteriously used the ABN of a Queensland council on its parking tickets.
Councils pushed to green consideration
Adelaide has warned councils must budget for climate change and associated insurance risks.
Nadine Flood leaving CPSU
Nadine Flood is stepping down as national secretary of the Community and Public Sector Union.
Stats boss bows out
Top statistician David Kalisch has announced he is leaving the ABS.
Darwin denies facial aims
Darwin council has promised not to use facial recognition technology on its new CCTV cameras.
Meat-free council criticised
A Melbourne council’s meat-free Monday policy has angered local farmers.
Strip searches soar in NSW
New stats show a huge rise in the use of strip searches in NSW.
SA settles hospital stoush
The SA Government has reportedly settled a major dispute with its new hospital.
SKM purchase looms
Waste management giant Cleanaway may buy out the collapsing recycler SKM.
Chinese reliance questioned
Experts have warned of a “catastrophic” downturn in Chinese students at Australian universities.
Cash cards for local relief
Victoria’s Wellington Shire is giving farmers pre-loaded $700 debit cards to boost local economies.
Frogs won't stop dam plans
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro says ‘green tape’ is hindering water security.
Tanks planned for Stanthorpe
Water tanks are being built in Stanthorpe as local dams run dry.