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A joint letter from 16 groups across the political and social spectrum has called for immediate action on the National Energy Guarantee.
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SA stamps feet on MDBP changes
The SA Government says it will not sign off on any changes to the Murray Darling Basin Plan, leading the Federal Government to accuse it of playing “petty politics”.
Cops hear of new cuts
More job cuts have been announced at WA Police, while talks continue on a new pay offer.
NSW considers breach bill
NSW Labor wants state government agencies to report any data breaches.
ACCC issues data warning
The ACCC is concerned that enhanced used of data analysis could lead to e-collusion.
Headspace chief looks ahead
A mental health expert has described ways to improve Australia’s one-stop youth centre – Headspace.
Gov. told to take action on tobacco
Experts say governments should not be afraid to sue tobacco companies for their enormous cost to health systems.
AMA wants Manus access
The AMA wants access to the hundreds of asylum seekers and refugees languishing on Manus Island.
Special schools slammed by NESA
The NSW Education Standards Authority has delivered a scathing report on the compliance of three alternative schools.
Building money questioned
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is facing calls for an investigation into international flights and accommodation donated by developers.
Cat bounty ruffles feathers
A central Queensland council is being criticised for its $10 bounty on feral cats.
ICAC receives Coober Pedy claims
The Local Government Association of SA has reported allegations against it to the authorities.
Councils lay out election demands
South Australian councils want lottery proceeds to pay for heritage building preservation.
BoM staff take rolling action
Union members at the Bureau of Meteorology are planning rolling strikes.
Court staff still striking
Federal Court will this week walk off the job for the third time.
New TPP looms
Trade ministers from 11 Pacific Rim countries have announced an agreement on a rebadged Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Baird making bank
Former NSW premier Mike Baird was paid close to $900,000 for his first five months of work at NAB.
MWA gets big upgrade
A major piece of Australian astronomical research infrastructure is now ten times more powerful.
MDBA puts up amendments
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has proposed amendments to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan.
Tasmania's water systems reviewed
Tasmania’s Auditor-General has released an assessment of the state’s water and sewerage management.
SA pushes for portfolio split
Both sides of SA Parliament are coming together to convince the Federal Government to split the water and agriculture portfolios.