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A reshuffle in the NT has seen a former anti-fracking unionist take over the resources portfolio.
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Federal ad spend tops $200m
The Federal Government has spent over $200 million on advertising since the beginning of last year.
ACIC face-scan fail slammed
The Auditor-General has described ACIC’s failed biometric identification database as “deficient in almost every significant respect”.
Menindee locals want real response
NSW Regional Water Minister Niall Blair has visited the site of mass fish deaths.
WA cattle death investigated
The deaths of hundreds of cows on a remote WA station have been blamed on a “catastrophic failure of management”.
MDB report released
The Murray-Darling Basin Royal Commission has handed down its findings.
Labor makes river bid
The Opposition says it would spend $200 million on restoring urban rivers and waterways, if it wins the next election.
CEO suspended in council stoush
Three City of Parramatta councillors have been accused of having conflicts of interest.
New private provider needed in Hobart
The Tasmanian Government wants a new private health organisation to operate the Hobart Private Hospital.
TPG 5G build blocked
TPG has stopped work on its mobile network because of a government ban on Huawei equipment.
Digital idea gets PM's approval
The PM says he would support plans for schoolkids to sit a digital licence test, similar to the old-fashioned pen licence.
Neurotoxin spotted in NSW
Researchers have found significant levels of the neurotoxin BMAA in NSW water supplies.
New funds to reduce suicide
The federal government has committed $3 million to help to prevent young people from taking their own lives.
Paediatrician bags Aus Day honour
Paediatrician and children's rights advocate Sue Packer has been named the 2019 Senior Australian of the Year.
Self-driving tests approved
Victoria has approved driverless car trials on rural roads.
My Health window closing
Experts have offered some high-tech suggestions for the My Health Record system.
HSC fail mailed out
The NSW Government has apologised after tens of thousands of HSC certificates were printed with the wrong date.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Minister misses crisis meeting
Mayors from rural NSW have travelled to Sydney to discuss their water crisis, but the Water Minister did not appear.
Cops keep eyes off data
Queensland’s police service and freedom of information watchdog have blocked citizens from accessing their own data.
Fuel stocks getting slim
The Federal Government has been accused of doing “bugger all” about Australia's fuel security.