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Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has arrived in the US with a giant trade delegation.
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Report reveals WA failings
A new report has delivered a scathing assessment of WA’s former Liberal-National government ...
Doyle probe stalls
Preparation of the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Melbourne's former lord mayor appear to have stalled.
Roads Minister retracts claim
Victoria's Roads Minister has apologised for describing a funding package as “better than a kick in the dick”.
Territory plans Don Dale replacement
The NT Government has announced a $70 million project to replace Darwin's Don Dale detention centre and the Alice Springs youth detention facility.
NT town makes water plan
A remote Northern Territory Indigenous family and a Sydney marketing firm have teamed up to sell bottled water from Arnhem Land.
Secretary reflects on tech
Chris Moraitis says big data and rapid technological change are challenges for the public service.
Australia slips on corruption tally
Australia has been ranked 13th least corrupt in the new global corruption index.
IHAP plans slammed
The local government lobby is concerned some councils are about to lose planning rights.
Police conflict of interest alleged
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Victoria Police often fails to properly investigate allegations of police misconduct or assault.
ATO launches lunch crackdown
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) wants staff to report colleagues who are taking long lunches or wasting time.
State boosts health safety
The Victorian Government has put up $7 million to help keep frontline health workers safe.
MDBP rejection ripples
Experts have reflected on the blocked changes to the MDBP.
BOM site hosts scam ads
Scam ads have appeared on the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website.
NEG discussion starts
Authorities have proposed allowing energy retailers to defer some of their emissions reductions under the NEG.
Report backs renewable 'love'
The Climate Council has released a report celebrating Australia’s “love affair” with renewable energy and battery storage.
Fraser mayor sacked
Queensland’s Local Government Minister has sacked the Fraser Coast Mayor.
MPs rules tightened
The Prime Minister has changed the code of ministerial standards to ban sexual relations between ministers and staff.
States join for NAPLAN reform
The NSW and SA education ministers have united to push for changes to NAPLAN.
Scaffidi hearings close
Closing addresses have been heard in the tribunal on Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi.
Illegality claimed in CEO sacking
The sacked former Logan Council CEO has defended her competence.