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Lead levels rise in SA town
New data shows the number of Port Pirie children with “harmful” levels of lead in their blood has more than doubled since 2017.
State fined over stadium fall
The WA Government agency that operates HBF Stadium has been fined $90,000 over the death of a worker.
Remote health steps defined
Experts have lamented the lack of a cohesive national rural and remote health strategy for Australia.
Indonesian free trade inked
A free trade deal between Australia and Indonesia is being signed in Jakarta.
Feds to restock flooded farms
The Federal Government has set up a new agency to restock the Queensland cattle industry.
Net cast for Medevac staff
The Federal Government has begun its search for medical experts to work on Christmas Island.
ABS flaw uncovered
A flaw has been discovered in the algorithm the ABS uses to protect census data.
ADF investigating AI weapons
The Defence Force is spending over $5 million on studies of artificially intelligent weaponry.
Labor proposes oil bank
Labor says it would create a national stockpile of crude oil and fuel to avoid looming shortages.
Three hit in ANSTO spill
Three staff at a government nuclear facility have been decontaminated after a chemical spill.
Buttrose picked to sit as chair
Australian media stalwart Ita Buttrose has been appointed chair of the ABC.
Principals report high school violence
Almost half of all school principals were threatened with violence in 2018.
Coal dust diseases rise
Health advocates say almost 20 new diagnoses of coal dust diseases have emerged in Queensland workers in the last fortnight.
Redress hold-outs revealed
Over 100 institutions have been implored to join the National Redress Scheme for victims of child sexual abuse.
PM urges disability backing
Scott Morrison has written to the states and territories for support in establishing a disability sector royal commission.
Paladin PNG staff upset
Paladin staff have walked off the job on Manus Island over low pay and poor working conditions.
WALGA welcomes new CEO
The WA Local Government Association has a new CEO.
Aus. Day survey shows council costs
Victorian councils have been surveyed about their Australia Day citizenship ceremonies.
ATO leaker faces absurd sentence
An Australian Tax Office whistleblower facing 161 years in prison will not be covered by new protections.
Council kills luxury camp
A Tasmanian council has blocked plans for a luxury campsite complete with helicopter access.