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Fish continue to die in the rapidly dwindling lower Darling River.
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Defence wants south pole setup
Australia's Defence Force wants to install technology in Antarctica, but the Antarctic Treaty explicitly bans military activity.
SA to scrap GM ban
The South Australian government is lifting its moratorium on growing GM food crops.
Officials face misconduct claim
Several Queensland OHS officials are under investigation for allegedly giving confidential information to the CFMMEU.
Australia tops coal export tally
Australia is the world's third-largest fossil fuel exporter, behind Russia and Saudi Arabia, new stats show.
US puts up money for NT
The United States will spend $305 million on military aircraft upgrades in the Northern Territory.
July tops heat record
July has been declared the world’s hottest month since records began.
IR boss calls for calm debate
A central figure in Australian industrial relations wants unions and big businesses to stop shouting at each other.
Split views on leaked evidence
Lawyers fear Australia could be more open to hacks and leaks after a recent High Court ruling.
Police adopt DV app
Victoria Police has launched a mobile app to help assess risk in family violence matters.
Pacific summit ends sour
Australia has been accused of prioritising its economy over the lives of its Pacific neighbours.
Sector slowed by skills gap
A skills shortage could put Australia’s infrastructure pipeline in danger.
New prison site decried
Aboriginal groups have slammed plans for a new prison in the Northern Territory.
Ex-council staff face contract claims
Former Exmouth shire officers are facing court accused of falsifying records.
Climate call watered-down
The Australian Government has been accused of softening the language in a Pacific islands climate declaration.
NBN boss plugs progress
NBN chief Stephen Rue denies the national network is a “cut-price lemon”.
Crime rise linked to police change
A rise in Queensland crime rates has been partly blamed on a police restructure.
Council concedes cemetery failure
A council slammed for knocking over headstones at its own cemetery has admitted it did not follow its own guidelines.
PS heads face contempt claim
Two of Western Australia's most senior public servants face being held in contempt of Parliament.
Emergency boost reversed
NSW councils have welcomed a decision to reverse a new charge on councils and ratepayers.
Victoria seeks higher target
The Victorian government is moving to legislate a renewable energy target of 50 per cent by 2030.