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Insiders say there is a “crisis of confidence” in the NSW building industry following issues with high rises.
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Bradfield plan doused again
Experts have reviewed the Bradfield Scheme – a decades-old idea to pipe flood waters from Australia’s north to the arid centre.
Booze laws boost home sessions
A three-year QLD study has found drinking laws increased pre-drinking.
Defence concern list revealed
The Defence department has been keeping a secret list of its costly blowouts and delays.
CSIRO studies possible futures
CSIRO has worked with over 20 organisations on a new landmark report projecting Australia’s future to 2060.
Union calls for hospital security
Recent attacks have led to calls for higher safety standards for NSW paramedics.
Dutton signals spy moves
The Morrison government says its spies need more powers, but insists it is not considering having them spy on Australians.
MPs on nuclear push
Two Victorian crossbench MPs are pushing to lift bans on nuclear power.
Norway dumps some coal stock
Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is divesting from coal.
NT opens gas exploration
The Northern Territory Government has cleared remaining roadblocks to exploration fracking.
QLD lifts gas royalties
Queensland Treasurer Jackie Trad says it is time for the gas industry to pay more.
Giant solar site launched
Australia’s largest integrated battery and solar farm is officially open.
Euthanasia laws take force
Australia’s only voluntary assisted dying laws come into effect this week.
Paladin extension expected
The Federal Government wants to extend a controversial $423 million contract for security firm Paladin on Manus Island.
Adani gets green light
The Queensland Government has given the final green light to Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Second 'robodebt' case launched
The Federal Government will soon face a second legal challenge to its controversial welfare debt recovery scheme.
Health boss unhappiness heard
A senior Queensland Health bureaucrat appears to have been caught criticising the state’s $1.5 billion digital upgrade.
AI cameras irk locals
Perth City council is setting up facial recognition cameras despite privacy concerns.
NT pay freeze takes effect
MPs and public sector executives in the Northern Territory are now under a pay freeze.
Budget looks outside Brisbane
This week’s Queensland budget is “unashamedly” aimed at regional areas.
PC wants tariffs scrapped
The Productivity Commission says Australia should dump all its remaining tariffs.