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Researchers are invited to apply for a share in a new $160 million medical research fund.
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Midwives train ambos
Midwives are training paramedics to improve maternity care in NSW.
Suspension over lung failure
A provider has been suspended over substandard black lung testing for coal miners.
Company fined for fire
Electricity distributor Powercor has been ordered to pay a $2.1 million fine after failing to maintain vegetation around power lines.
Vic backs home energy shift
Victoria is continuing its move away from household gas.
Clean power classes backed
The Albanese Government wants to broaden Australia’s skilled workforce in clean energy sectors.
Big fine for flight grift
Qantas has agreed to compensate customers and pay a hefty fine for misleading claims.
Police say change coming
Victoria Police has pledged to implement 79 significant reforms by the end of 2025 in response to findings from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry.
PC probes My Health faults
The Productivity Commission has reviewed the underperformance of the $2 billion My Health Record (MHR) system.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
Systemic tech regulation needed
Experts say social media firms should not be left to enforce their own standards.
Defence fires up solar site
The Department of Defence has launched an 11 MW solar farm at the Robertson Barracks in the Northern Territory.
Mine risks raised again
Courts have heard the risk of Adani's Carmichael mine on Queensland's Doongmabulla Springs.
New class for local stewards
A new training program is designed to empower Aboriginal rangers in water management.
Concern over Coke thirst
Coca-Cola's free water extraction in Perth has raised community concerns.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Outsourcing tax coming
An outsourcing crackdown has been announced for the APS.
More health leave for QLD PS
Queensland is introducing reproductive health leave for public sector workers.
NBN boss heads to Optus
Stephen Rue, the outgoing CEO of NBN Co, has been announced as the new chief executive of Optus.
Student debt dip pledged
Millions should soon see a decrease in their student debt.