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Local governments say schools in Adelaide’s north are full.
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Airport city plan draws bold view
Planners say the future of Western Sydney hinges on an “aerotropolis” growing around the Western Sydney Airport.
Coalition's failed talks come closer
Advisors to government MPs and Senators may embarrass their bosses.
Public sector edits lose urgency
The Government could be walking away from its “urgent” review of offensive Wikipedia edits by public servants.
Meteor monitors pay off
High-tech sensors and citizen scientists have tracked down a new meteorite in WA.
Frack ban lands in Vic. Parliament
Victoria has introduced legislation to permanently ban fracking.
Fluoride flows to WA poll booth
Fluoride will be an election issue in the upcoming WA poll.
Basin Plan changes outlined
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has put up its plans for changes to the Basin Plan.
NT caps once open roads
The NT Labor Government has scrapped open speed roads, imposing a 130km/hr limit in the name of safety.
LNP scores bill breakthrough
A single late-night session was all it took to pass legislation that forced people to the polls earlier this year.
Chevron keeps Bight plans
Chevron will still drill four exploration wells in the Great Australian Bight, but oil giant BP has withdrawn from exploration of the region.
Treasurer says waste advocates 'silent'
SA’s Treasurer says a “silent majority” want the state’s nuclear waste dump ...
NBN sees rural complaints spike
Poor speeds and drop-outs are the biggest complaints for National Broadband Network (NBN) customers.
Lenovo links questioned
Some experts are concerned about plans to install Chinese technology on one of Australia’s most powerful supercomputers.
Rural cyber safety studied
There are unique issues with cyber safety in remote parts of Australia.
Nurses lead deliberate drug stats
Nurses are the most likely health professionals to die from deliberate overdose.
Forced ECT rates questioned
Concerns have been raised about the high rate of forced ECT and low legal representation of mental health patients.
Queensland kids get coding
Compulsory coding classes will be rolled out across Queensland next year.
Academic awards for leading locals
From antibiotic resistance to water purification in disaster zones, some of Australia’s top academic efforts have been honoured.
Review prods state of ATAR
A government review has labelled Australia's university entrance system confusing, inconsistent and misunderstood.
Macfarlane's mining leap criticised
Former federal resources minister Ian Macfarlane has defended his career change to lobbying for mining industry.