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Combet speaks on power shift
Greg Combet, incoming chair of the Net Zero Economy Agency, has urged a “just transition” for coal workers in the shift to renewable power.
Ramping rise recorded
SA ambulance ramping approached record levels in the latest figures.
Power firms return Centrepay
Energy companies have been accused of misusing welfare payments.
Letter urges art protection
A long list of prominent people are speaking out against major gas works.
VicGrid plots path
VicGrid has announced details of its planned investigation into a new transmission line route.
ACCC eyes gas sales
The ACCC is sharpening its focus on gas retailers.
PwC criticisms compound
A Senate report has criticised an ongoing coverup, as the PwC tax leaks scandal continues.
CSIRO seeks local AI
CSIRO says Australia is in a perfect position to harness AI for its technological future.
Automated concern raised
The Federal Government has received warnings over its use of AI decision-making.
ANAO seeks input
The Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) wants feedback on its draft Audit program for the 2024-25 financial year.
New chair for NSW commission
The NSW Independent Planning Commission has announced its new chair.
Sub delay predicted
A US Navy review finds the delivery of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia could face a delay of up to three years.
Visa records show strain
Australia has surpassed 700,000 overseas students for the first time, while over 50,000 visa applications were rejected in the last three months.
State rejects justice calls
The Victorian Government has rejected key recommendations from the Yoorrook Justice Commission's inquiry into child protection and criminal justice systems.
New GG announced
Samantha Mostyn AO has been named Australia's 28th governor-general.
Centrelink age limits questioned
Advocates want Centrelink to lower the age of independence for Youth Allowance from 22 to 18.
City growth seen on natural lines
Experts say Sydney has grown like a tumour.
NWI shift outlined
The Federal Government has unveiled a new plan to overhaul the nation’s overarching water policy...
Rain drives desal decision
Cheaper bills and healthy water supply appear to be coming for Melbourne.
Dry models show mega risk
Experts say Australia is on track for unprecedented, decades-long megadroughts.