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Australia’s biggest steel maker is suing the Australian Workers Union over an unauthorised walk-off.
TAFE takes defensive line
TAFE New South Wales has been criticised for commissioning a $90,000 report on its rivals.
Ancient trade accepted in NT
There is a growing legal precedent for native title holders to take and use resources from their land for commercial purposes.
Big gaps in trade fees revealed
Insiders say there is a massive disparity between the fees charged to WA public high school students studying trade subjects.
Headspace faces executive exodus
There is chaos at the top of Headspace, a national youth mental health foundation.
Vote lag seen as evidence for change
Some say this week’s sluggish vote count shows we should move to digital systems.
Workloads wringing public sector dry
A union survey has found ACT public servants are working themselves sick.
Braille crossings making Sydney safer
Sydney will soon feature the world's most comprehensive network of braille and tactile signs for the visually-impaired.
NBN lag drags on thousands
Tech experts say the NBN is going so slowly, telecoms companies should invest in their own infrastructure.
Green funds dug up more than once
Media investigations have raised claims of rorting and double-dipping in the government's Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Carnarvon coming around on flag folly
The Carnarvon Shire Council will fly the Aboriginal flag from council offices during NAIDOC week, despite the shire president’s opposition.
Harassment power play reversing
Research suggests lower-ranked public servants can use sexual harassment to take their bosses down a notch.
Tax revelations ruining whistleblower
An ATO whistleblower says revealing the truth has destroyed his health and finances.
Others urged to avoid our abuses
Ethicists have warned other countries against taking on Australia’s abusive immigration system.
Delays cost big as opponents dig in
Economic analysts say delays to major projects will cost Queensland $3.9 billion over the next decade.
GM rejection can be reversed
Decisions made decades ago could explain why many consumers still reject genetically modified foods.
Lacking skills lead to public lag
A leading economist claims there is a massive skills deficit in the public sector.
Coal cuts life short for millions
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says coal power leads to about 6.5 million premature deaths per year.
Mental health cuts undone
The Prime Minister has put up millions for youth mental health, just days after being criticised for dismantling the system.
Big bill volleyed at Volkswagen
Insiders say the Volkswagen Group will pay more than $US10 billion ($13.3 billion) over its emissions scandal.