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Widespread mockery is the latest hurdle in the Federal Government’s plan to move APVMA workers to Armidale.
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Mental health boost for Tas. industries
The Tasmanian Government has launched a new plan to create mentally healthy workplaces.
NT to keep port stake
The Northern Territory Government is trying to keep a stake in Darwin's Port.
WA water park going private
Operation of Perth’s Elizabeth Quay water park will be handed to commercial operators.
Townsville seeks water security
The north Queensland city of Townsville is casting a wide net in its search for water security solutions.
Visa change on the way
The 457 category has been abolished and replaced with two new and more stringent visas.
Measles outbreak spreads
New South Wales is facing the spectre of a measles outbreak, with 16 cases confirmed in the Sydney’s west.
Council corruption talks launch
A Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) inquiry has heard allegations of undeclared donations in last year’s local government elections.
Raytheon gets major missile money
The Federal Government is spending $2 billion on a Short Range Ground Based Air Defence for soldiers overseas.
Victoria lines up Embling expansion
The Victorian Government will spend $70 million improving services for mentally ill people at risk of committing crimes.
Bruny plans battery fix
The residents of Bruny Island are looking at what could be a solution to the nation’s energy issues.
Companies come out for SA power bid
Thirty-one companies have registered their interest in building South Australia’s new $260 million gas-fired power station.
Data-retention laws launched
Australia’s metadata retention laws have come into effect, but officials claim they will not be as easily accessible as some suggest.
Big blip in job stats
Australia’s unemployment rate has remained steady at 5.9 per cent, with the creation of 74,500 full time jobs.
Big firms bank on non-payment
The Small Business Ombudsman says too many big companies are leaving smaller firms in the lurch.
Top NSW cops swapped
The NSW Police executive team has been reshuffled.
Card questions half answered
The Federal Government has failed to name the “community leaders” that it says are calling for the cashless welfare card.
Sensitive details left online
An inquiry has been ordered after children’s personal details were published on the Victorian Education Department's website.
Blitz picks up 50 new critters
The latest Bush Blitz has uncovered over 50 new species of spider.
NT launches massive mapping
The NT Government has put aside $10 million for soil and water mapping.
QLD models higher Wivenhoe wall
The Queensland Government’s water company is looking at raising the Wivenhoe Dam wall by up to 4 metres.