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Government funding to private schools has grown by far more than public schools over the decade to 2017.
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Adani approval under pressure
CSIRO was pushed to accept the Federal Government’s approval of the Adani’s groundwater plans, reports say.
Kids seen in adult cells
Concern has been raised about children being “held like caged animals” in police watch houses ...
Union head to make wage case
The ACTU president is set to address a minimum wage case for the first time in decades.
Safety urged on poll day
The Food Safety Information Council has some tips for keeping democracy sausages safe this weekend.
Push for higher STEM standards
Experts say Australia is in a STEM teaching crisis.
Prison effectiveness questioned
A new study suggests prison sentences do not significantly reduce rates of future violent crime.
New Adani review ordered
The Queensland government is seeking a further review of Adani’s groundwater plans.
UCG site has eyes on supply
An underground coal gasification (UCG) plant is bidding for a contract previously held by a renewable energy project.
Greens want energy regulation
A plan has been put forth to re-regulate South Australia’s energy sector.
DHS rejigs CIO group
The Department of Human Services has restructured its chief information officer group.
Water-bot watches QLD
A new robot is monitoring environmental water quality in Queensland.
New scheme for space tests
The Federal Government wants to pay companies to test space equipment in Australia.
Facebook targets fake ads
Facebook is attempting to bolster the accountability and transparency of political content in the current federal election campaign.
PM makes power pledge
The Morrison government wants to reduce power prices by 25 per cent.
Defence charged over death
The Department of Defence has been charged over the death of a soldier killed in a live fire training exercise.
Aboriginal assembly path open
A dedicated electoral roll has opened for Aboriginal Victorians to help guide future treaty negotiations.
Teachers break pay stalemate
Tasmanian teachers could be the first to end a year-long stalemate with the Tasmanian Government over pay and conditions.
Local growth plan released
Advocates want WA councils to increase their economic growth.
Councils wrung for compo
NSW councils are upset at having to help fund workers’ compensation.
NT issues tight budget
The Northern Territory government says its budget will put the brakes on nearly two decades of expenditure growth.