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Internship scheme "failing"
Young jobseekers are reportedly being paid just $4 an hour under a federal government internship program.
Info spread for safety reset
The Queensland Government is moving ahead with its safety ‘reset’.
PS prop-up suggested
Analysts say the public sector is propping up employment and the economy.
Farm fines ramped up
New South Wales could soon impose fines of up to $400,000 and potential prison time for activists who invade farms.
MPs cleared of private concerns
The Prime Minister's department has decided the PM’s colleagues did not breach ministerial standards.
Vision Australia wants radio help
A radio station that reads news to the blind needs more funding.
Tram power farm complete
Victoria’s new solar farm has been completed in record time.
Sequestration sabotage suggested
Chevron has been accused of deliberately mismanaging its carbon sequestration project at the Gorgon gas facility.
'Death spiral' denied
The Health Minister says current measures are enough to counteract a private health system “death spiral”.
Rights linked to population health
Nations with stronger women's rights appear to have better health and faster population growth.
Huawei denies ban basis
One of Chinese tech firm Huawei’s top executives says Australia was wrong to ban the company from building Australia’s 5G network.
Court set for Carmichael clearing
The Queensland Government is prosecuting mining giant Adani for allegedly providing false and misleading information.
Students upset at ATAR switch
Queensland students claim their grades have dropped in the move to the ATAR system.
Single-member measure opposed
There is strong criticism of a Victorian Government plan to boost diversity in local councils.
PM makes rural pledge
The Prime Minister has promised to set up a new parliamentary committee for rural and regional Australia.
Unions bristle at looming bill
The ACTU says the Coalition’s union crackdown could breach international conventions.
Hands shake on building reform
State and federal ministers are working on nationally consistent building standards.
Health strike to hit NSW
Thousands of NSW health workers will strike next month, demanding better security after a spike in violent attacks.
AFP denies intimidation
The Australian Federal Police says raids on journalists are not designed to pressure the media.
APRA taking action, it says
The Federal Government says APRA can do its job properly, despite a detailed report showing it is not.