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The Prime Minister has ordered an investigation into the new jobs of former MPS.
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Goose cull questioned
Tasmania’s Derwent Valley Council is investigating a mysterious cull of 16 birds.
NSW planning window widened
The NSW Government has extended the window for planning new medium density housing.
Geoscience tightens belt
Geoscience Australia says budget cuts and increased costs have left it seeking $5 million in savings.
Dutton defends encrypted access
Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton says having access to encrypted messages is already helping.
Vic. wants commuter data
The Victorian Government has been criticised over plans to collect data from mobile phones.
Anti-union bill returns
The Morrison government has introduced a bill to make deregistering unions and disqualifying officials easier.
Top cop faces leak charge
A senior Victorian policeman faces charges of leaking information this week.
Blacktown staff refuse Roundup
More than 500 Sydney council workers have walked off the job over concerns about the weed killer Roundup.
Sydney issues spending plan
Sydney Water says bills will be lower following the release of its Price Proposal 2020-24.
RBA calls for activity boost
Mathias Cormann says the Coalition and the RBA are chasing the same goal.
Aboriginal water levy supported
A new survey suggests most Australians would pay a levy of around $21 to reallocate water to Aboriginal people.
IR review looms
Questions have been asked about the Morrison government's planned review of the industrial relations system.
NSW drops water allocations
The NSW Government has reduced access to water in order to preserve supplies for critical needs.
SA to sell city transport
The South Australian Government says it will privatise Adelaide's train and tram services.
Coal plans aim for Aboriginal advance
A bid has been launched to build a $2 billion Indigenous-led coal-fired power station in Collinsville in North Queensland.
NAPLAN switch delayed
A new deadline has been set for the transition to online-only NAPLAN after a series of technical glitches.
QLD mulls phone fine boost
Queensland drivers using their mobile phones may soon face a $1,000 fine.
HPV success tracked
A new study suggests some nations are on track to eliminate cervical cancer.
Indigenous depression tool tested
Experts have created a culturally-appropriate depression screening tool for Aboriginal people.
TasNetworks investigates exposure
Former staff from of Tasmania’s state-owned utility company want compensation for exposure to dangerous chemicals.