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The NSW Liberals have promised thousands more nurses and midwives.
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Anti-vax ad spend detailed
The Federal Government is spending millions to fight anti-vaccination campaigns.
Telstra counts NBN cost
Telstra says profits are down as the NBN takes away its wholesale fixed-line customers.
Decryption laws lead some offshore
Some big names in Australian tech have called for urgent changes to controversial anti-encryption laws.
Stadium plans taken to court
A Sydney council has launched legal action to stop the NSW government demolishing and rebuilding Allianz Stadium at Moore Park.
Rezoning promise backed
Councils have welcomed a proposal to ban spot rezoning by developers in NSW.
Dump search impacts exposed
Government documents suggest the nuclear waste site selection process has triggered mental health concerns, business boycotts and division.
Council votes for MP ban
Whitsunday Regional Council has passed a motion to ban MP Jason Costigan from visiting schools.
PM urges Indigenous reform
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has called for a new approach to reducing gaps for Indigenous Australians.
Christmas Island questions PM
Christmas Island is not impressed by the Federal Government’s “knee-jerk” decision to reopen its immigration detention centre.
State begins flood review
The Queensland Government has appointed its Inspector General to assess preparedness and response to floods in the state's north.
Bill to scrap buyback cap
Labor wants to remove a cap on the amount of water the Government can buy from irrigators ...
R&D incentive plan probed
An inquiry has found the Federal Government should delay its plan to restrict R&D incentives.
Corruption alleged in NT water deal
There are calls for an inquiry into a $10 million taxpayer-funded investment in a Northern Territory bottled water company.
Senator's staff leaked raid info
Senator Michaelia Cash’s former chief of staff leaked details about a union raid to the media.
US issues laser warning
A new US Government report warns China and Russia are both developing space-based weapons.
Closed doors on Manus deal
The Federal Government did not run an open tender process for $423 million worth of contracts for security Manus Island.
Regional migrant road shortened
A new Federal Government plan will see migrants fast-tracked to regional areas.
LNP doctor discriminated against
Former QLD MP Chris Davis has won $1.5 million from Brisbane's Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) over unlawful discrimination due to his political beliefs.
Farmers count flood deaths
There are estimates that half a million cattle have been killed in Queensland flood waters.
Yass swamped with water promises
Labor's NSW and federal branches have pledged $5 million each to fix water problems in Yass, if they win upcoming elections.