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LGA welcomes community money
The SA Government has put up $40 million commitment to fund community initiatives through the Fund My Neighbourhood program.
QLD to halt hog-tying
A whistleblower says youth workers were aware of systemic abuse inside Queensland's juvenile detention system.
WA cops get more vests
West Australian frontline police officers will soon be supplied with stab-proof vests.
ATO accepts pay deal
Public servants at the Australian Taxation Office have voted to accept a new pay deal.
Morrison makes GST gas threat
Treasurer Scott Morrison has threatened to impose financial penalties on governments that limit gas exploration.
Perth could break City silence
The City of Perth may overturn its long-running media gag on councillors.
Sydney deputy lord mayor drops duties
Sydney's Lord Mayor Clover Moore says her former deputy may have liked her position, but “perhaps not the work”.
Soft drink tax may not hurt much
Research suggests the benefits of a soft drink tax could outweigh the costs to disadvantaged groups.
Coral wonder worth $56 billion
The Great Barrier Reef has been valued at $56 billion.
Ord cuts could hit hard
The WA Government has supported a recent decision to cut the water allocation for the Kimberley's Ord Irrigation Scheme.
Murray Plan slammed
A new report says the Murray-Darling Basin Plan is set to fail.
Snapshot shows changing nation
Experts have highlighted a number of interesting points in the Census ...
Vic. in line for big rail boost
The Federal Government will provide over $1 billion towards Victoria's Regional Rail package.
Minister responds to aged-care scandal
The Federal Aged Care Minister has responded to reports of exploitation at retirement villages ...
Senator calls for nursing safety boost
A South Australian senator has called for immediate action to protect rural nurses.
Public sector pay rise outlined
The Remuneration Tribunal has announced a 2 per cent pay rise ...
Fines held back after camera attack
Police have had to cancel hundreds of speeding tickets and fines after a virus ...
WA opens NDIS divide
An unnecessary stoush is growing between the WA and federal government over the NDIS.
AGL boss says coal won't solve crisis
One of Australia's biggest electricity companies says coal will not solve ...
AMEC questions WA department
The WA Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) has been slammed for leaving a mine safety levy and trust fund $10 million in debt.