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The Australian Academy of Science is preparing an independent report on the Murray-Darling Basin fish deaths.
Greens aim at disabled segregation
A new plan seeks to stop disabled people being segregated from mainstream life by physical barriers.
NT on track to 10% green power
The Northern Territory should get 10 per cent of its power from renewable energy by the end of the year.
Aged care commission begins
The aged care royal commission has begun, and families of victims are being urged to bravely speak up.
Report reveals Reef grant failures
The controversial $444 million grant to an obscure Great Barrier Reef charity did not comply ...
Aerators arranged for sick river
Water authorities are rushing to respond to mass death events in the Murray-Darling basin.
Sydney swimmers warned of risks
Scientists say western Sydney residents are at risk of swimming in contaminated water.
Cracked tower reviews loom
A new report questions the strength of horizontal support beams in Sydney’s Opal Tower.
Citizen ceremonies to be set
The Federal Government is moving to force local councils to hold citizenship ceremonies on Australia Day.
Kakadu pledges from both sides
Kakadu National Park will receive over $200 million in federal funding after this year's federal election.
NT bailout unlikely
The PM has all but ruled out Commonwealth support for the Northern Territory’s severe budget issues.
Adelaide in line for City Deal
State and federal governments have signed an agreement to develop a City Deal for Adelaide.
Branch-stacking case starts
Four people have appeared before Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog over Labor's alleged cash-for-stacks scandal.
Cloncurry takes friendly gong
Cloncurry has officially been named the friendliest town in Queensland, for the second time.
Opal refunds capped
NSW transport authorities say they will not refund all incorrect fare charges for Sydney commuters.
Darling sees double fish death
Experts fear whole populations of local native fish have been wiped out in the Lower Darling River.