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NSW councils are upset at having to help fund workers’ compensation.
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NT issues tight budget
The Northern Territory government says its budget will put the brakes on nearly two decades of expenditure growth.
Figueres slams Canberra
The UN’s former climate czar has called out “appalling inaction in Canberra” on climate change.
Charities minister pledged
The ALP says Australia will get its first minister for charities if it wins the May 18 federal election.
Court hears cop sold data
A WA Police Force employee has been accused of selling information she unlawfully accessed from work computer systems.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
Ex-Ipswich mayor faces court
A former Ipswich mayor has been accused of dishonestly using ratepayer funds ...
Nats pushed for water inquiry
A former Nationals MP has called on the party to push for a royal commission into water management.
NT accused of poor reporting
Failures by the NT Government have allowed substandard iron ore mining operations to continue unchecked.
Dark picture in IPBES report
A new assessment of global biodiversity paints a gloomy picture of the accelerating decline of life on Earth.
Hospital bullying costs counted
SA taxpayers have paid almost $20 million for bullying, harassment and fatigue at state hospitals.
F-35s face corrosion risk
A new report warns of a corrosion risk for Australia’s fleet of Joint Strike Fighter jets.
'Scope creep' surveillance warning
Reports say police face-matching software used during the Commonwealth Games was rushed and ineffective.
Sydney dams dwindling
Sydney could be just a few weeks away from water restrictions.
Palm Island water issues return
Residents of Palm Island off North Queensland have been told not to drink their tap water.
Robo-debt wiped before court
The Department of Human Services (DHS) has wiped a $4,000 Centrelink ‘robo-debt’ just before a legal challenge.
AER sets NT cap
The NT Government is denying its people a power price cut recommended by the national regulator.
Adani needs new bird plan
The Queensland Government has rejected Adani’s plan to protect an endangered bird.
WA radar improving
The Bureau of Meteorology is working to revolutionise weather forecasting in WA.
ABC gets new MD
The ABC officially has a new managing director.
WA funds powerful restoration
The East Perth Power station is to be lifted out of abandonment, the WA Government says.