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NT independence questioned
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
Report reveals health concerns
Experts say Australia’s health system is under strain and in urgent need of transformation.
NSW working on cyber strategy
The NSW government will soon launch a cyber security strategy for the public sector.
Governments gather for tech panel
All tiers of government have come together for the first Digital Council meeting.
Carmichael takeover waits on pay
The Queensland Government says the Adani mine site will remain under native title until finance is confirmed.
Abuse "epidemic" reported
Experts have raised alarm about “an epidemic of child abuse and neglect” in Australia.
Aged care commission coming
The Prime Minister has ordered a royal commission into Australia's aged-care sector.
Renewable register coming
AEMO is setting up a national register of small-scale batteries and other distributed energy resources.
ALGA launches election bid
A new survey shows most Australians want a focus on local government issues at the next federal election.
DHS drops jobs
DHS is cutting about 80 jobs by the end of the year.
Federal PS gap grows
The pay gap between federal government departments is growing.
State aims for space base
Queensland wants to become a leader in Australia's space race.
Grattan gives growth tips
The Grattan Institute says regional towns should focus on keeping current residents before trying to attract new ones.
East Timor spy claims in court
Claims of spying by the Australian Government have been heard in court for the first time.
SA prison guards strike
South Australian prison guards are on strike over privatisation plans.
Welfare cut seems to work
Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Adani illegal drilling alleged
Environmental authorities are investigating claims that Adani dug bores without permission.
Satellites spot river moves
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Women in STEM scheme starts
The Australian Academy of Science wants input on a national plan to get more women in STEM fields.
Hospital slammed for fatal failure
An investigation has found Port Pirie Hospital staff failed to provide care to elderly patient who died from a severe bedsore.