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Reports suggest there will be an audit of the way in which the Home Affairs Department hired contractor Paladin on Manus Island.
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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.
Councils' bin plan backed
The NSW Opposition has pledged to reinvest revenue collected from the Waste Levy into recycling facilities.
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.