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The NSW Independent Planning Commission has announced its new chair.
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Sub delay predicted
A US Navy review finds the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia could face a delay of up to three years.
Visa records show strain
Australia has surpassed 700,000 overseas students for the first time, while over 50,000 visa applications were rejected in the last three months.
State rejects justice calls
The Victorian Government has rejected key recommendations from the Yoorrook Justice Commission's inquiry into child protection and criminal justice systems.
New GG announced
Samantha Mostyn AO has been named Australia's 28th governor-general.
Centrelink age limits questioned
Advocates want Centrelink to lower the age of independence for Youth Allowance from 22 to 18.
City growth seen on natural lines
Experts say Sydney has grown like a tumour.
NWI shift outlined
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...
Rain drives desal decision
Cheaper bills and healthy water supply appear to be coming for Melbourne.
Dry models show mega risk
Experts say Australia is on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts.
ACT signs water deal
A new deal should allow the ACT to fulfil its water recovery commitments under Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
New link for better warnings
Australia is set to upgrade its severe weather and flood warning capabilities.
NDIS drives jobs boost
Reports say that close to a third of jobs created last year were for the NDIS.
Climate details demanded
Australia’s new climate reporting legislation will come into force next year.
Airport risk data leaked
New documents have revived airport industrial action.
Air standards outlined
Experts say new standards are needed for indoor air quality in public buildings.
Gender laws put firms on notice
New gender laws could see big companies stripped of government contracts.
Green scheme pays empty promises
Experts have challenged the integrity of Australia's Carbon Credit scheme.
Mining money to slump
Official stats show Australia will see a decline in resource exports of about $117 billion by the end of the decade.
Councils torn in WA
Outrage reigns in Western Australia's local government sector.
COVID probe shows submissions
The Commonwealth has issued an update on its ongoing COVID-19 inquiry.