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A report from the Prime Minister’s behavioural economics team warns ‘blind recruitment’ could see fewer women in top jobs.
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ATO site drops at peak time
Another major government IT outlet has failed, with the ATO site going down at its busiest time.
Light shed on lack of prison votes
Reports say prisons have prevented thousands of people from exercising their democratic rights.
Jail time for TAFE scam
A former TAFE SA manager has been jailed for at least 18 months for stealing over $150,000.
Payouts rise in WA purge
Millions have already been spent on redundancy payments to senior WA Police personnel ...
EPA boss backs Tassal
The head of Tasmania’s EPA has defended his use of Tassal’s own data to approve the company’s new waste system.
World Heritage should stretch further
Experts want World Heritage sites expanded to better preserve important wilderness.
Coal told to accept deal
The Liberal New South Wales energy minister says the coal-fired power industry should accept ...
Rinehart wants WA water
Billionaire Gina Rinehart wants to draw more water from the Kimberley's Fitzroy River for her Liveringa cattle station.
NT retains Darwin Port stake
The NT Government is claiming a win after deciding not to sell its stake in Darwin Port, even though it delivers no extra profits and gives up the right of veto.
NSW lake region running dry
Change is on the way for NSW’s Menindee lakes region, with locals worried about their future.
Labor lines up childcare stoush
Federal Labor wants to stop the merger of two big out-of-school-hours care providers.
WestConnex compensation claim leaked
Contractors on Sydney's WestConnex have reportedly handed the Berejiklian Government a $1 billion compensation bill.
States respond to UK blaze
London’s tragic Grenfell Tower fire has prompted regional building reviews across Australia.
Hydro backs Tassie wind plans
The proponents of a $280 million Tasmanian wind farm have struck an in-principle deal for energy supply.
Language change could help health
Experts say a refusal to take Aboriginal languages seriously can harm medical outcomes ...
SunSmart success measured
The SunSmart program has prevented over 43,000 cases of skin cancer between 1988-2010 and saved $92 million in Victoria alone.
Watchdog sets sight on NBN and 5G
The ACCC has launched a broad investigation of the overall state of Australia’s telecommunication sector, with the National Broadband Network and 5G technology to be particular points of focus.
Australia lines up cyber soldiers
Australia's military is expected to launch a new information warfare unit.
Miners call for more coal
The MCA says spending the current renewable subsidy on new coal power plants would lead to lower electricity ...
Councils claim rego win
WA councils say they have fought off an attempt by the State Government to impose the costs of its financial recovery on local communities.