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The Federal Drought Minister says the states will get more support in delivering financial help to bushfire-affected businesses.
ACCC backs off phone deal
The competition watchdog will not appeal the approval of the TPG-Vodafone merger.
Defence database breached
Concerns have been raised that private details of Defence Force members were compromised in a major database hack.
DV leave extended
The NSW Government has extended its policy to offer up to 10 days’ domestic violence leave to public servants.
Insurance costs keep rising
A new report shows the cost of private health insurance is rising, but so are the exceptions.
myGov face scans coming
The Federal Government wants to test new facial recognition systems this year.
Sims slams gas approval
The head of the ACCC says the gas industry has mislead governments into approving projects that kill Australian jobs.
Water move cost $365k
The Federal Government has revealed that the cancellation of its plan to transfer water bureaucrats between departments cost taxpayers $365,000.
Court set for Linc leaders
Five former executives will stand trial over a failed coal gasification plant.
McKenzie denies additions
Former minister Bridget McKenzie has denied knowledge of last-minute changes to a list of projects she approved.
New maths for school funding
The Federal Government is changing one of its methods for calculating funding for schools.
New squad for top teachers
A ‘strike force’ of NSW’s best teachers is being assembled to help struggling schools.
Developer's deeds detailed
A Victorian court has heard more details of ‘astroturfing’ by developers trying to buy approval.
DFAT keeps DHL despite probe
Financial misconduct claims have hit Australia's outsourced diplomatic post service.
Big firms with slave links
China’s Uyghur community is being forced into labour for Apple, BMW, Nike, Adidas, Samsung, Sony and others.
Mine death laws questioned
Experts have criticised new laws designed to address fatalities in the Queensland resources sector.
Adelaide hospital in gagging claim
Adelaide's Women's and Children's Hospital has been accused of gagging staff raising safety concerns.
Data slips from energy firm
Alinta Energy has been slammed for its “reckless” cyber security and data protection systems.
Parents hit by vaccination glitch
Centrelink says an “IT error” has led to parents being wrongly accused of not immunising their children ...