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Questions are being asked about the credibility of the Queensland government’s poll to change the name of the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital.
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Australia to boost PNG power
Australia will spend $25 million a year to electrify Papua New Guinea, according to a new deal.
AEMO issues summer forecast
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued warnings about the coming summer.
Inpex sets up $24m fund
Japanese gas giant Inpex will pay Darwin's Larrakia people $24 million over the 40-year lifespan of the Ichthys LNG project.
Sexual health closures in SA
Public health advocates are concerned about the closure of sexual health clinics during a syphilis outbreak in Adelaide.
Senate backs donation plan
A bill to ban foreign political donations has passed the Senate, despite concerns about a loophole.
SA joins school funding deal
South Australia has signed up to the Federal Government's new schools funding agreement.
City hayfever watch goes live
A new project will help Brisbane residents with hayfever and seasonal asthma keep a check on levels of grass pollen in the air.
Federal ICAC push continues
Support for a federal anti-corruption commission appears to be growing.
Union concerned over ATO office
A $36 million fit-out at an Australian Tax Office building in Melbourne is set to slash floor space.
Groote locals get new control
Groote Eylandt has signed a multi-million-dollar deal for local control over services.
Vic. Police want new powers
Victoria's police union says officers should be better equipped to stop deadly car attacks.
Experts review NSW strip searches
The number of strip searches in NSW has doubled in a year, concerning legal rights advocates.
SA mayoral diversity rises
The number of female mayors in South Australia has more than doubled in recent years.
Coffee cup money for NSW
NSW councils have welcomed new funding to help divert disposable coffee cups from landfill.
GST changes pass
Federal parliament has passed changes to the GST distribution system.
Council makes drought link
The Climate Council says the severe drought gripping much of Australia has been exacerbated by climate change.
Fuel giant wants carbon price
Australian oil and gas giant Woodside wants a national carbon pricing scheme.
WA harvests farm data
A new research partnership will see vast amounts of WA agricultural data collected and analysed to help farmers make more informed decisions.
IEA reports on power shift
A new report details the major transformations underway for the global energy sector, driven largely by renewables.
Sydney to test new sewer brain
A new collaboration will test high-tech sewer monitoring technology in Sydney.