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The Defence Department wants to recruit Australia’s top new mathematicians.
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Service NSW spend questioned
The costs of the big Service NSW plans will not be recouped for several years after first planned.
Former critic gets court appointment
A critic of Queensland’s former Chief Justice has been appointed to the Supreme Court.
SA considers council code
The SA Government is looking at setting up a code of conduct just for councils.
Comcare conduct "unconscionable"
Federal insurer Comcare’s attempt to recoup payments to an ACT government employee have been labelled “unconscionable”.
Wangaratta would welcome DFAT
The regional Victorian city of Wangaratta wants to become the centre of Australian foreign policy.
Whistleblower panel forming
The Federal Government has detailed the next step in its plan for stronger whistleblower protections.
CCC reports on local voting
A new report has described local government as “a hot bed for perceived corruption”.
Katherine approaching safe levels
Water consumption is increasing in Katherine, were some supplies are pushing against safe PFAS limits.
Sea rise could swamp Perth
An oceanographer has warned key infrastructure near Perth's Swan River could be permanently flooded by 2100.
AFP launches female drive
The AFP is running a female-only recruitment drive.
Melbourne builds asthma alarm
Victoria is setting up a world-first alarm system to warn people about thunderstorm asthma.
More mud slung at Adani
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Telstra's big deal slammed
A government audit has savaged Telstra’s 20-year USO deal.
Light rail could have heavy cost
Reports say Newcastle’s new light rail will cost $220 million per kilometre to build and operate.
Green power rising in NSW
Renewable sources contributed one fifth of the NSW's power needs last year.
NBN report makes big calls
A joint federal inquiry has called for a drastic overhaul of the NBN.
AGL wants more assurances
AGL is still not on board with the Federal Government’s push to keep the Liddell power station open beyond its scheduled closure in 2022.
CSIRO secures top satellite time
CSIRO has bought time on one of the world’s most sophisticated satellites.
Private options opening
Commonwealth departments will soon be able to use the private sector to manage compensation claims.
Expert plugs data-driven schools
A leading education expert says too many teachers are “allowed to make it up” as they go.