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Western Australia's chief scientist Peter Klinken has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia for his service to medical research and biochemistry.
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ATO launches tech rebuild
The Australian Taxation Office will rebuild its internal IT infrastructure after serious failures of its outsourced storage environment.
Brandis starts decryption mission
The Australian government wants to force tech companies to show that their systems can decrypt communications.
ABS arms itself against failure
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is bringing in the big guns to help out with the 2021 Census after last year's disastrous national survey.
Powerful papers outline middle ground
The long-awaited Finkel review has been released, offering a blueprint for Australia’s energy future.
Perth leads non-vaccination
Some of Perth’s richest suburbs have the lowest rates of vaccination.
Ward-based powers questioned
Changes to planning laws as part of the NSW Government’s housing affordability plans have been described as the “biggest devolution” of power in years.
Local schools rise in ranking
Five Australian universities have made the top 50 in a new QS higher education ranking.
AusPost launches e-bike trial
Australia Post is trialling three-wheeled electric vehicles in Brisbane.
DHS fighting excessive sickness
The CPSU says DHS workers should not have to tell their bosses why they are taking sick leave.
Short exposure for NT budget
The NT Government has halved the allocated time for scrutiny of its budget.
SA ditches dump plans
South Australia has abandoned its nuclear dump plans.
Mayor pulls pin on Ipswich
A Queensland mayor reportedly under investigation by the corruption watchdog says health issues have forced him to step down.
WA decries wage change
The WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) has hit out against a planned minimum wage increase.
CSIRO sees big things for blockchain
Data61 has reviewed blockchain tech for government and industry...
Councils launch TasWater campaign
Tasmanian councils are spending tens of thousands of dollars campaigning against Treasurer Peter Gutwein's ...
Dams linked to bird exit
A 30-year-long study of Murray-Darling Basin wetlands has revealed the impact of dams and water diversion.
Unclear goals hard to hit
Regardless of the United States’ recent decision, researchers have questioned the ambiguity of Paris Agreement pledges.
Perth pipe problems continue
New water quality concerns at the new Perth Children’s Hospital have emerged.
PM launches Chinese influence check
Malcolm Turnbull has ordered an inquiry into Chinese government influence in Australia.
Carmichael gets green light
Adani’s Carmichael mine is going ahead, with the Indian mining giant giving the green light to the first stage of the $16 billion megamine.