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A review into religious protections has recommended schools be able to continue to discriminate on sexual orientation.
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MDBA does satellite sweep
The MDBA has used satellite imagery to monitor possible water theft in the Northern Basin.
Water boss rip off revealed
An inquiry has found Goulburn-Murray Water boss Patrick Lennon wrongly spent thousands of dollars of public funds.
IPCC warns of warming
The UN says greenhouse gas pollution must reach zero by about 2050 in order to stop global warming at 1.5 degrees.
Safety show hits NSW roads
The NSW Resources Regulator has kicked off Safe Work Month with its annual Health and Safety at Small Mines Roadshow.
Unions call for pay change
Unions want a dramatic shakeup of the way employees can negotiate pay and conditions.
Little change in QLD gender split
Queensland's public service is hiring more men than women to executive ranks, despite a push for gender equality.
Councils gather for green boost
Eighteen NSW councils have signed a 39GWh per year renewable energy agreement.
New office for robo-cars
The Federal Government has created a new body to help prepare for the pending arrival of automated vehicles.
NBN slowdown expected
NBN Co has warned users that congestion on the network will rise.
Bill issues lead power complaints
Rising power bills and bad customer service are the main drivers of a rise in complaints about electricity providers in Queensland.
Rates rise in new drug report
Australians are using cocaine at some of the highest-ever recorded levels, according to new stats.
Inquiry to count mental costs
The Federal Government has commissioned an inquiry into the impact of mental illness on the economy.
Cancer body calls for Roundup review
The Cancer Council wants an independent review into the world's most popular weedkiller.
Wind turbine tests enforced
The Victorian Government has launched new rules for testing wind turbine noise.
Choice fund dubbed 'welfare'
An Australian education expert has reflected on the Federal Government’s latest school funding policy.
CPSU threatens Tas. strike
Tasmanian public servants are threatening major strike action over stalled wage negotiations.
Queensland intervenes on rail raises
The Queensland Government has intervened to stop Queensland Rail (QR) executives from receiving pay rises worth millions.
Tampon tax scrapped
The GST will no longer be applied to tampons after a meeting of state and federal treasurers this week.
WA casual council deal changes
New provisions for casual council workers in WA have come into effect.
LGNSW wants drought money now
Councils in NSW want drought funding to be sent to struggling farmers immediately.