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The Federal Government is reportedly looking to improve whistleblower protections for public servants.
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RBA boss reflects on jobs
The Reserve Bank (RBA) says it “could do better” on creating jobs, and could cut interest rates again.
WIN cuts country news
WIN News has dealt a blow to regional communities by cutting off new services.
Cuts called in SA budget
South Australia’s State Budget will see the public sector take a hit.
"Tears shed" over Adani approval
Queensland's Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch says she shed tears over her government’s approval of Adani's Carmichael coal mine.
Dutton slams doctors' choice
The Home Affairs Minister says recent moves are making boat arrivals much more likely.
PS faces $4.9 billion hit
Figures show the Coalition's efficiency dividend could cut $4.9 billion from the public service over the next decade.
Slow going for Indigenous advance
An official audit has found the $5 billion Indigenous Advancement Strategy is not being properly evaluated.
South Gippsland council sacked
An entire council has been sacked after a string of resignations, conflicts and dysfunctional relationships.
ALGA backs recognition vote
Australia’s councils want a referendum on giving local government constitutional recognition.
Big cheques for NT gas aids
Four NT public servants are being paid up to $390,000 a year to help the gas industry.
Library money in local spend
Councils have cautiously welcomed this week’s NSW Budget.
Tower cracks cause 'crisis'
Insiders say there is a “crisis of confidence” in the NSW building industry following issues with high rises.
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.