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Victoria has released its MoU with Beijing over the controversial One Belt One Road initiative.
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Government blocks gas deal
The Federal Government says it will block Hong Kong-based CK Group’s $13 billion buyout of gas pipeline operator APA Group.
Face-matching flaw outlined
Australia’s new face-matching system will be prone to misreading non-Caucasian faces, experts say.
Foodbank funding falling
The Foodbank charity says the Federal Government’s decision to slash its funding “beggars belief”.
My Health opt-out ending
The window of time to opt out of the My Health Record system closes this week.
Schools fight for holy homophobia
Anglican schools are pushing to keep discriminating on the basis of sexuality.
PM outlines Pacific fund
The Prime Minister is announcing a $2 billion infrastructure financing facility for the Pacific.
Don Dale riot up for review
Armed police officers have stormed the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre in the NT.
PM angry over China deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews should have involved him before signing a major deal with China.
NSW launches state school boost
The New South Wales Government has announced a new $712 million fund for public schools.
Dissent spreads in striking sector
Tasmania’s public sector industrial dispute looks to be worsening.
Councils want waste delay
Queensland councils want the state’s new waste levy delayed.
Airbnb effects checked
A new report says Airbnb is not making rental affordability “significantly” worse in Sydney and Melbourne.
Romantic misconduct in Mayor's trips
The misconduct of Port Pirie’s Mayor has been described as “at the higher end of the scale”.
NSW pegs stamp duty
The NSW Government has pegged stamp duty to the rate of inflation, something it says will provide a “fairer deal” for future homebuyers.
Thodey calls for big ideas
The chair of a major APS review has called for “big, bold ideas”.
Adani skirts water trigger
Adani has bypassed the need for a full environmental impact assessment, against governmental advice.
Report reveals drug-filled rivers
A review of Melbourne rivers has revealed a cocktail of pharmaceuticals that could put wildlife at risk.
State summons car jobs
The Victorian Government wants to create hundreds of new jobs by bringing electric vehicle manufacturing to the region.
SA told to re-awaken sleep lab
A petition with over 2,000 signatures has urged SA to re-open a sleep laboratory at the new Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Warning over coal rehab costs
A new report exposes a major coal mine rehabilitation deficit in NSW.