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The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.
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Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
Radio sweep shows doses
A new study finds Melbourne's radio wave exposure has been unchanged over the past decade.
WA teachers to strike
Western Australia’s teachers are set to strike next week over an ongoing pay dispute.
ARENA backs better metals
Federal government funding will boost hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel research.
Memorial money questioned
The auditor-general has criticised the $540 million redevelopment of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.
Post days cut
Starting on Monday, Australia Post will cut down letter delivery to every second business day.
Second swearing for new seats
Brisbane Councillors will be sworn in again after an administrative bungle.
Icebreaker issues grow
Serious issues have limited the operations of Australia’s Antarctic icebreaker.
Police seek new blood
State police forces are looking cross-border for new recruits.
Reproductive leave laid out
Victoria’s public servants are pushing for extra reproductive leave.
Aged care rise could split
The Government is seeking to postpone aged care workers' pay rises.
Sepsis effort launched
A new campaign is encouraging people to ask frontline healthcare workers; “Could it be sepsis?”
Alinta boss sees price rise
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
Processing suggested for Darwin hub
The possibility of new fossil fuel activities have stirred controversy in the Northern Territory.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.
PM&C chief speaks on security
The Prime Minister’s chief advisor has reflected on Australia’s changing security mission.
NSW schools cop cut
The NSW government is cutting public school funding by $148 million.
Big bump for QLD tradies
The minimum pay for the average Queensland construction worker on civil projects has been increased to over $200,000 a year.
Local focus for new funds
Anthony Albanese has unveiled a new effort to reshape Australia's economic and industrial framework.
Regional staffing slashed
The Department of Regional NSW has announced the elimination of over 100 roles.