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The Northern Territory EPA has recommended the approval of a $900 million rare earths mine.
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New site for childcare scammers
The Federal Government has launched an online register of childcare centres that “rort the system”.
High fine rate for dole scheme
A federal work-for-the-dole scheme has issued over 350,000 fines to its participants in just two years.
VR bushfire to boost readiness
Victorian fire authorities are using virtual reality to encourage disaster preparedness.
Deep doubt for NAIF rail loan
Even without the Queensland's rejection, Adani's $1 billion NAIF loan is unlikely to be approved.
Pay fight finds new home
The launch of the new Home Affairs agency has been far from a fresh start ...
PC says bush push not enough
The Productivity Commission says decentralisation is not a fix for struggling regional economies.
Feds defend huge outside spend
The Federal Government has defended the hundreds of millions it has spent on management consultants.
Giles slammed in inquiry report
NT chief minister Adam Giles has been slammed for his lack of cooperation in an inquiry he launched.
More cuts for WA PS
The WA Government has outlined more public sector jobs cuts, with about 410 positions including child protection officers to go.
457 fears in new TPP
Unions have issued a warning about the new version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Abbott's carbon claims denied
Experts have attacked Tony Abbott’s latest comments on carbon credits.
Master Builders urge planning change
The main building industry lobby says responsibility for development approvals should be taken from local government and given to independent bodies.
Uni funding freeze looms
The Federal Government has announced a funding freeze for universities aimed at saving over $2 billion.
Emissions switch slammed
The Federal Government has been accused of shifting the goalposts with the release of new annual emissions projections.
Supercomputing boosted
The Federal Government has announced $70 million will be spent to replace Australia’s highest performance research supercomputer, Raijin.
ACOSS calls for cashless re-think
ACOSS wants the Senate to reject the cashless welfare card program.
WA makes deep school cuts
The WA Government has announced $64 million worth of education spending cuts.
Sydney's Scott to lead LG
Local Government NSW has a new president.
VLGA responds to draft bill
Victoria has put up a draft copy of its new Local Government bill.
Councils want budget cooperation
WA councils say they want to work with the State Government to help repair the state budget without suffering too much.