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Conservationists say the Federal Government is slashing protections for Australian marine parks.
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Gold Coast fine with deep developer links
The deputy mayor of the Gold Coast has been criticised for voting in favour of developments by her own political donors, dozens of times.
BoM wants one-stop site
The Bureau of Meteorology is setting up a new all-in-one platform.
New Medicare numbers issued
The Department of Human Services has issued new Medicare numbers after it was revealed they were being sold online.
Ex-CEFC boss tells Gov to step back
The Federal Government should “get out of the way” ...
SA reduces ambulance standard
The SA Government is no longer sending ambulances to all crashes.
PM tells NT to fire up gas
Malcolm Turnbull has told the NT Chief Minister to “pull the trigger” and remove the ban on fracking.
Bus drivers arriving at pay deal
Reports say Brisbane bus drivers are close to a breakthrough in their 11-month-long industrial dispute.
Bureaucrat bails after water leaks
New South Wales' most senior water bureaucrat has resigned ...
Vic scraps skirt rules
Victoria's public schools will allow female students to replace their dresses and skirts with shorts or pants ...
CCI issues WA tax warning
A WA business lobby says the Government's payroll tax increases will lead to the loss of 1,300 jobs.
Minister fears school sex effect
A Tasmanian Government minister says “gay and lesbian sexual activity” will be taught in schools if the Marriage Act is changed.
RBA dividend hit hard
The RBA’s annual report says it will pay less than half the dividend to the Federal Government that it did last year.
QLD talks to mark RTI day
September 28 is Right to Information Day (RTI Day).
Big trades in federal reshuffle
New secretaries are being lined up for nine federal departments.
Nats slam AusPost
The Nationals have expressed “total dissatisfaction” with Australia Post's delivery and service standards.
Call for whistleblower rewards
A parliamentary committee has found not only should whistleblowers be protected ...
Moreland joins Australia Day move
A third Melbourne council has voted to scrap Australia Day celebrations.
Ipswich misconduct arrest made
A senior council worker has been charged with misconduct by Queensland's corruption watchdog.
Obeid appeal rejected
Former New South Wales Labor minister Eddie Obeid has lost an appeal against his conviction for misconduct in public office.
NSW shoots for shark net success
The NSW Government has gone back to its old idea, with the reintroduction of shark nets.