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The SA Government has proposed a $155 million extension of a recycled water pipeline through Adelaide.
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WA Labor lines up farm funds
The WA Government will use Royalties for Regions money to boost agricultural employment.
High court to hear airport aversion
Residents have launched a High Court appeal against their eviction to make room for Sydney's second airport.
Deep issues at NT agencies
High levels of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment have been revealed in Northern Territory emergency services.
Housing fixes picked apart
An independent economist has warned against rumoured superannuation changes.
Rio responds to tax accusation
Rio Tinto could seek a court challenge in its stoush with the Australian Tax Office (ATO).
India FTA re-awakened
The prime ministers of Australia and India have revived talks on a free trade deal.
Pressure piles on Perth mayor
The WA Government is pushing Perth's Lord Mayor to resign.
Ombudsman calls for DHS tweaks
Centrelink's debt recovery system lacks transparency ...
Committee calls for death of coal
A Labor-led Senate committee has recommended retiring Australia’s coal-fired power stations and not funding new ones.
Gas activists line up Pilliga push
A fresh round of environmental fighting could kick off over Santos’ plan to produce coal seam gas (CSG) in the Pilliga State Forest.
Jail time for bus stop scam
A former Victorian senior public servant has been sentenced to eight years' jail for a scam involving over $15 million of taxpayers' money.
SA hits renewable target
South Australia has hit its target is for 50 per cent renewable energy by 2025.
Economists aim at gas billions
A new report says the Federal Government could make nearly $3 billion a year by forcing offshore petroleum companies to pay a flat royalty on the gas they extract and export.
WA budget stirs lobby response
Business groups are concerned about the looming WA budget.
QLD bails on NAPLAN pilot
Queensland has pulled out of the online NAPLAN pilot after a series of glitches.
EU FTA on the way
The Federal Government is actively chasing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union.
DFAT chief calls for more women
The lack of women in senior roles at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFAT) has been criticised by its own chief.
WA mergers mooted
The new West Australian government is looking at setting up new super departments.
NSW legal services boosted
The NSW Government has launched a $6 million community legal centre rescue package.
LED switch backed by LGA
The Local Government Association of South Australia is helping councils transition to LED street lighting.