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Childcare change passes
The Federal Government’s childcare system overhaul has passed the Senate.
'No Jab, No Play' could come to WA
The West Australian Government appears likely to introduce ‘no jab no play’ laws.
Banking inquiry brewing
The push for a commission of inquiry into Australia's scandal-plagued banking system is gaining momentum.
Science statement carries big claims
The Federal Government has issued a new National Science Statement ...
Anti-drone rules taking off
South Australian councils are restricting the use of drones.
Gold Coast election hearing planned
The Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) has announced it will hold a public hearing about the 2016 Gold Coast City Council election.
Councils fight to keep TasWater
Tasmanian councils are fighting to retain control of TasWater.
$50 million smart fund opened
The Federal Government has put up millions to fund smart tech projects for local government.
Burney backs DHS workers
Shadow Minister for Human Services Linda Burney says the Turnbull government’s treatment of DHS staff is “disgusting”.
Powerful quote criticised
Unions claim ACCC chair Rod Sims has broken the public service code of conduct.
QLD corruption probe disrupted
One of the Queensland Government’s top bureaucrats has referred himself to the state’s corruption watchdog.
UN reviews Indigenous issues
Australia has come under fresh criticism for the treatment of its Indigenous population.
Stop Adani Alliance launched
Former Greens leader Bob Brown has brought together a unified front against the Carmichael coal mine.
Waste watched on World Water Day
Today is a day to reflect and take stock of the most valuable commodity on Earth.
Desal running after idle years
After four years of inactivity, Victoria’s desalination plant is churning.
Ruling class gets STEM lessons
Scientists have flooded Canberra for this week’s Science Meets Parliament events.
PM pushes for new union rules
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull wants to jail union officials and employers who make illegitimate secret payments.
QCoal makes corruption claim
Queensland mining company QCoal’s managing director has lodged corruption claims.
Experts corralled for Sky Muster
NBN Co is ploughing resources into fixing the troubled Sky Muster satellite service.
QLD leaders fly to fight for coal
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has brought a gaggle of rural mayors to India to push for the Carmichael mine.