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The NSW Opposition has pledged to reinvest revenue collected from the Waste Levy into recycling facilities.
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New funds for equality drive
The Victorian Government has put up funds to support gender equality in local government.
LGAT details council costs
The Local Government Association of Tasmania (LGAT) has released figures to help councils set rates.
WA allows limited feeding
Breastfeeding will soon be allowed in WA Parliament, but not bottle-feeding.
NT job cuts coming
The NT Government is cutting 300 public service jobs in an attempt to fight the Territory's financial crisis.
Fire report finds female issues
A report on equality in SA fire services has revealed bullying and harassment of female officers.
MDBA jobs moving
The Federal Government is moving MDBA jobs to regional areas.
Google maps trendy spread
Researchers are using Google Street View to track gentrification of cities.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
RBA makes climate warning
The Reserve Bank says it will have to account for climate change when setting interest rates.
New change for pole planning
The Victorian Government wants new planning mechanisms to help a rapid uptake of large-scale renewable energy.
Pollution killing millions
New estimates say air pollution is responsible for up to 8.8 million extra deaths around the world each year.
Pipeline fight looms
A dispute over a taxpayer-funded water pipeline could end up in court.
Dams drop as drought runs on
Experts have reflected on the state of Australia’s drought-afflicted areas after a hot, dry summer.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Investors slam emissions policy
A massive investor group has warned that the Federal Government’s emissions policy is unlikely to be much help.
Unlocked doors mocked
Australia's anti-encryption laws are attracting international ridicule.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
Premier slams WA EPA
WA Premier Mark McGowan has attacked the state's EPA over new emissions guidelines.
Chinese coal mine divides NSW
There is serious disagreement in NSW over a proposed new coal mine.
Nats want 'big stick' vote
There could soon be a vote on the federal government's proposed “big stick” energy laws.