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New reef funds aimed at adaptation
The Federal Government has announced a $500 million package to help deal with the problems facing the Great Barrier Reef.
Gonski calls for big shift
The new Gonski report says Australia's school curriculum should be changed to focus to individual student achievements.
Cities swamped by students
New figures suggest Australia’s cities are struggling to handle the influx of international students.
Second Doyle probe inconclusive
No final conclusions have been reached in the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Robert Doyle ...
Minimum pay for suspended city
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi will be paid almost $61,000 a year while she is suspended ...
Feds ditch NDIS filler
The Federal Government is scrapping a Medicare levy hike intended to pour billions into the NDIS.
ANAO suggestions rejected
The Treasury Department has dismissed all recommendations in a report on its corporate planning and reporting responsibilities.
CPSU pay plan questioned
The Department of Home Affairs has warned Fair Work not to be ‘seduced’ the CPSU's plan to end a pay stoush.
Poles poke $30,000 holes
‘Human error’ and security bollards have led to a $30,000 damage bill for Commonwealth cars.
Plans to deal with China ban
Local government lobbies say China’s ban on imports of recyclable waste should be used as an opportunity for change.
'FIFO Mayor' drops duties
The attempted ‘FIFO Mayor’ of Ararat has resigned.
Warning signs for small community
Notices to stop drinking water have been posted in a community that sits 70km downstream from a lead, zinc and silver mine.
Call for coal fund re-jig
Environment Victoria wants a $90 million “clean coal” fun to be spent on the transition away from reliance on coal.
Telehealth innovator gets venture funds
A CSIRO firm has secured funding for its advanced video telehealth platform.
Advocates allege Sky Muster misuse
NBN Co has been accused of misusing its Sky Muster satellite service.
State opens infrastructure poll
The Victorian Government has opened its infrastructure plans up to a public vote.
Katherine keeping PFAS restraints
Water restrictions in Katherine will stay for several more years, with progress on a solution to PFAS contamination still a long way off.
NEG chats to continue
State and territory energy ministers have agreed to continue discussions on the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Frack ban lifted in NT
The NT Government has announced it will lift its moratorium on fracking, triggering almost immediate protests.
Aged care gets immunisation order
All aged-care homes have been instructed to offer their staff a flu vaccination.