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The Federal Government has announced its new, $925 million Leaving Violence Program (LVP).
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Shark nets miss targets
NSW’s shark net program is catching a lot of non-sharks.
Gold Coast spill discovered
The Gold Coast City Council faces public scrutiny and possible legal action after a significant sewage spill into a local river.
Satellite watch expanded
Australia is expanding water quality monitoring from space.
Experts explore Murray future
Experts have detailed ways to ensure a sustainable future for the Murray-Darling Basin.
MP booted for staff misconduct
Victorian MP Darren Cheeseman has resigned from the Labor Party following a series of allegations of misconduct towards his staff.
Australia makes quantum play
The Australian government has invested $1 billion in the US-based quantum computer startup, PsiQuantum.
AG outlines gun plans
Progress has been made on a National Firearms Register decades in the making.
SA strike action settled
A planned train strike in Adelaide has been called off.
Brisbane site set for AFP
Brisbane’s lord Mayor is outraged that the AFP is taking over a site that could be used to assist the homeless.
Online power boost outlined
The Government wants public input on a plan to expand the eSafety Commissioner’s powers.
Committee seeks welfare decency
A government committee has called for a $17 per day increase in JobSeeker payments.
Beetaloo deal emerges
Concern has been raised around a gas deal meant to secure the NT’s energy future.
King delegates gas decision
The Resources Minister has excused herself from decision-making on the contentious Petroleum Export Permit 11 (PEP-11).
WA seeks gas progress
WA has urged the Commonwealth to apply its “use it or lose it” policy for energy companies holding undeveloped offshore gas field licences.
Hydromorphone trial backed
Hydromorphone, a potent synthetic opioid, is a central element of Victoria’s new drug strategy.
Fines tightened for emergency attacks
Queensland is looking at tougher penalties for people who ram emergency services vehicles.
COVID guidelines reviewed
New research finds most national COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend treatments that do not work.
IEA watching climate claims
The IEA wants to ensure global climate pledges are carried out.
HECS rise prompts response
A spike in tertiary education loan costs has prompted more calls for reform.
Mental health leader resigns
The chair of Mental Health Australia has resigned citing profound disappointment with the Albanese government's ...