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Port Lincoln City Council in South Australia has joined a list of councils who oppose drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
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Small town seeks big savings
Residents of a small town in north-east Victoria are taking power prices into their own hands.
Gas sector wants climate clarity
The gas industry has become the latest to call on the Federal Government to come up with a climate and energy policy.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
CSG study finds acceptable air
CSIRO has completed a three-year study of air quality in CSG-heavy areas of Queensland.
Trade expert tapped for QLD
A new local government trade and investment mentor has been appointed for Queensland councils.
WA sectors to come together
WA’s state and local governments have pledged to work together on new economic developments.
Councillors face NSW crackdown
Tough new codes of conduct for NSW councillors are coming into force ...
Councils welcome scrapped "tax"
SA councils have welcomed the abolishment of ‘Rubble Royalties’.
FWC switches systems
The Fair Work Commission has ditched a $3 million software system after using it for just 10 days.
PS fights cyber strike
Federal public servants from a range of departments will soon take part in cyber wargames.
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Former staff speak on Dutton's calls
Immigration insiders have spoken out about Peter Dutton's au pair interventions.
Reforms called for VicPol
A Victorian parliamentary committee has called for a major overhaul of the police oversight system.
Green reserves reviewed
New research suggests protected areas alone are not enough to save Australia’s threatened species.
MDBA report suggests split
A draft report says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) could be split into two separate institutions.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
CleanCo forms in QLD
The Queensland Government says it will put downward pressure on electricity prices through a new renewable energy body.
Taylor talks energy aims
The new energy minister has been outlining his plans for the portfolio.
Lady Cilento name change backed
A survey has found a majority of residents want the name of Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in Brisbane to be changed.
Morrison slams union
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has signalled he may try to ban the CFMEU.