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Taxpayers will buy millions of dollars worth of nicotine substitutes as South Australia makes its jails smoke-free.
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Major emitter dodges EPA
The WA Government has rejected guidelines from its own EPA requiring major LNG projects to be carbon neutral.
Melbourne's nasty stockpiles assessed
Melbourne is riddled with stockpiles of hazardous and flammable chemicals.
Recycling fight ramps up
Bottles, cans and cardboard were strewn across the steps of the Victorian parliament this week as part of a protest over the state's recycling issues.
Push to extend Medicare to mouths
A new report calls for a Medicare-style scheme for dental care.
Tweet sacking case continues
A public servant sacked for tweeting her views faces the High Court this week.
New data scheme looms
A new scheme should give people more access over their personal data, but many are wary about the Government’s big digital ideas.
Miner slammed for metal leak
A disused mine in far north Queensland is leaching toxic water into waterways.
Adelaide backed in city deal
Federal, state and local governments have come together to sign a $551 million Adelaide City Deal.
Former car factory going green
An old Toyota car plant in Victoria is being turned into a renewable energy hub to produce hydrogen fuels.
124 voices call for better deal
Over 100 labour market experts have signed an open letter calling for higher wages.
Paladin probe looks likely
Reports suggest there will be an audit of the way in which the Home Affairs Department hired contractor Paladin on Manus Island.
Asbestos seen at Nauru camp
Refugees on Nauru have been exposed to asbestos dumped next to their settlement.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.
Woodside worried about EPA
Woodside Energy is concerned about new EPA rules in WA.
Morrison makes X-ray pledge
The Morrison Government has pledged to reduce costs for x-rays and ultrasounds.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
Rabbit virus working
Experts say the latest tailored rabbit virus has reduced rabbit numbers on some sites, but is not spreading too far.
Farmers fear tech costs
Farmers say it will be hard to afford some of their new high-tech water requirements.
DHS probes its own decision
The Department of Home Affairs is investigating the $423 million contract awarded to the little-known Paladin Group.
Students take up climate fight
Thousands of students have walked out of classrooms today to demand action on climate change.