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South Australia will examine the potential benefits of a cannabis industry, while moves on the federal level are less clear.
Black Spot scheme expanded
The Federal Government has detailed the latest $60 million round of its Mobile Black Spot Program.
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
Exmouth suspended for CCC probe
The Exmouth council has been suspended for six months amid a multi-million-dollar corruption probe and alleged ...
NSW amalgamation appealed
Woollahra Council has launched a High Court appeal against forced amalgamations.
'Water trigger' praised for river change
Conservationists are celebrating legal action that led the federal environment minister to stop Santos dumping coal seam gas waste water in the Surat Basin.
Cairns hands fluoride to State
Cairns Regional Council has passed off its fluoridation issues to the State Government.
Cat coverage near complete
A far-reaching new review has counted the cost of feral cats on Australian ecology.
SABRENet could save Adelaide
Adelaide’s high-speed academic internet system will be expanded this year.
Adelaide making tracks
The South Australian Government will spend $20 million on more trams and a new 100-metre line.
Fraud findings land in Victoria
Two candidates in this year's Melbourne City Council election have been charged after allegations of electoral fraud.
Transparency review released
The Victorian Ombudsman has issued a report on local government transparency and accessibility.
AusPost safety steps slammed
Residents of one Victorian town have told Australia Post what they think of safety regulations.
Work safety at whim of climate
Public health officials say that as the length and severity of hot weather increases, work practices must change.
Recognition talks launched
The first meetings on the constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people start this week.
Wind funds blow Barnaby's way
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) has put up $120 million for a wind farm in Barnaby Joyce’s electorate.
LGAQ slams new union powers
The peak body for Queensland councils is outraged at new industrial relations laws.
States could make new ETS
SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants the states to set up an emissions-trading system without the Federal Government.
Teachers told to quiet views
Education Minister Simon Birmingham has warned “green activist” teachers against protesting the abuse of asylum seekers.
Mayors attack water plans
Parliamentary hearings in Tasmania have seen TasWater’s upgrade plans savaged.