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New South Wales councils will be holding the returned NSW Liberal Government to account for its election pledges.
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Big spend for simulated military
A new deal will add a high-tech edge to the Australian Defence Force’s personnel training.
Local gun lobby near NRA funding
A new report says Australia’s gun lobby spends about as much per capita as the NRA in the United States.
PM trading roads for votes
The Prime Minister is sprinkling road money pledges around the country.
Surgeries cut in swollen system
Almost every public hospital in south-east Queensland is at capacity, and nurses are calling out for change.
Emissions hit record in 2018
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global carbon emissions hit a record high in 2018.
NT land claims backed by review
A federal review has rejected “ungracious” objections to Aboriginal claims over NT river regions.
MDBA issues planning update
The MDBA says plans for governing water use across the entire Murray–Darling Basin are on the way.
Upgrades set for rural WA
A new initiative should bring water service upgrades to remote Aboriginal communities in WA.
Recovery site to save waste
The Victorian Government has launched a new facility to save useful materials from landfill.
Labor pledges wage lift
The Opposition says the minimum wage is too low, and has pledged measures to lift it.
Adani says all is ready
Adani says it is ready to dig the Carmichael mine right now.
QLD appoints OHS prosecutor
The Queensland Government has appointed the state’s first independent Work Health and Safety Prosecutor.
NSW water minister bails
NSW Water Minister Niall Blair has resigned following alleged threats and aggression.
Doctors propose DV centre
Doctors are pushing for the creation of Australia's first domestic violence trauma recovery centre.
Politicians seek social crackdown
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten are meeting with tech executives this week.
Melbourne trains get tech update
Melbourne commuters will be able to use their phone to pay for travel from this week.
WA surrogacy needs big update
WA's surrogacy laws have been found to be outdated, discriminatory and need overhauling.
Call to raise criminal age
Medical experts want the age of criminal responsibility to be raised to 14.
SA mayors spell out reform
South Australian mayors have shared their ideas for local government reform at a round table.
NSW Labor makes local play
On the eve of the NSW election, Labor is looking for local government approval.