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The Queensland Government has rejected Commonwealth funding for dam feasibility studies.
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Jobs drop in MDB plan's wake
The Murray Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has painted a grim picture of job losses due to water buy backs in Queensland and NSW.
ASC split outlined
The Federal Government is looking at splitting the Adelaide-based shipbuilder ASC into three separate companies.
BP ditches Bight drills
BP is abandoning plans for exploration drilling in the Great Australian Bight.
Band bid triggers auction
The Federal Government has rejected Vodafone's $594 million bid for the 700 MHz spectrum.
BOM drops new rain app
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has released a new app.
Gas tax far from firing
As Australia’s gas exports reach incredible levels, a tax designed to share the profits does nothing.
QLD sprints for Carmichael approval
The Queensland Government is fast-tracking the remaining approvals for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
'Risk' removed from diagnosis talks
Tasmania is changing the way prenatal testing results for Down syndrome are delivered.
Power play leads to security review
Energy ministers have agreed to an independent review of the nation's energy security by chief scientist Alan Finkel.
Global check shows longer lives
A massive global health check suggests people are living more years with illness and disability.
VET reform to avoid rorts
The Government is shutting down the loans scheme for students undertaking vocational education and training.
Union claims DIBP win
Fair Work has terminated strike action and bargaining for DIBP staff.
Public sector places low in LGBTI figures
The public sector is lagging when it comes to workplace LGBTI inclusion.
Legal leaders clash on consultation
A stoush has emerged between the highest law officers in Australia.
Report calls for smart city changes
Infrastructure Victoria has called for a congestion tax in Melbourne's city centre.
NBN sends new satellite skyward
The NBN’s second Sky Muster satellite has launched, on its way to bringing more coverage to some of our most internet-starved areas.
Tassie super-merger mooted
A new report proposes a major merger of Tasmanian councils.
Council's clean energy efforts marked
The local government-run Sunshine Coast Solar Farm has reached a milestone.
Remote scheme hurting workers
Job providers say a remote work for the dole scheme is “causing more harm than goodâ€.
Dentists decry anti-fluoride drive
The Australian Dental Association has issued a warning about “extremist†anti-fluoride groups.