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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.
Major emitter moves toward accord
The world's third largest emitter of greenhouse gases has formally joined the Paris agreement on climate change.
Hydro's spending questioned
Hydro Tasmania is in hot water over legal bills and maintenance costs.
NSW looks to hooks for safety
The NSW Government is installing 85 drumlines to take out sharks on the north coast.
Miners reject Nats' cash grab
WA Nationals leader Brendon Grylls is keeping up his fight for a $5 tax per tonne of iron ore.
Ambo safety plans slammed
The Tasmanian Government's new safety measures for paramedics have been labelled “window dressingâ€.
Report calls for super to stay low
Compulsory superannuation should be frozen at 9.5 per cent, the Grattan Institute says.