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It will cost $93 million to start the cleanup of Clive Palmer's Yabulu nickel refinery, the Queensland Government says.
Pride centre planned for LGBTI boost
The Victorian Government’s 2016 budget will include $15 million for Australia's first Pride Centre.
Pyne's papers untabled
Independent Cairns MP Rob Pyne has apologised to Queensland Parliament over his attack on Deputy Premier Jackie Trad.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Rinehart wants new money up north
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart says things are rough in the resources sector, but northern Australia still has incredible development opportunities.
Natural value nudges $6 trillion
New figures show the value of Australia's natural wealth has nearly doubled.
Aboriginal short-change hurts hostels
Public servants at the federal government's only majority-Aboriginal agency have been offered just half the pay rise available to bureaucrats in majority-non-Aboriginal departments.
Council considers lower green goal
Coffs Harbour City Council will vote on whether to reduce its renewable energy target (RET) this week.
Early vote set, Geelong spill looms
Geelong will go to the polls in 2017 after the amendments to the Victorian Government’s attempt to sack the entire council.
Fourteen go in Wangaratta cost-cuts
Fourteen staff members at Victoria’s Wangaratta council have taken voluntary redundancy as the council seeks to cut costs.
Gold Coast looks at pop-up fix for pee problem
The Gold Coast council could spend $390,000 on a high-tech way to cut public urination.
Tough talk slams disturbing treatment
Pat Dodson has delivered a troubling reading of efforts to improve the legal treatment of Indigenous Australians.
Victoria leads violence response
The Victorian Government has provided over half a billion dollars to boost family violence responses.
Little solar town getting started
Perth’s newest village - White Gum Valley - will soon generate and sell its own electricity from a precinct of solar homes.
Water leaks show lead avoided
Some intriguing documents suggest TasWater has been avoiding scientific findings about lead contamination.
Allity accused of enrolled reduction
Aged care provider Allity has reportedly sacked dozens of 30 enrolled nurses from its Morphettville and Walkerville sites in South Australia.
WA takes up power cuts
The WA Government is taking on the recommendations of a wide-ranging review into its power system.
$910 million elderly help announced
The Federal Government has announced a big boost to the aged care sector.
Latrobe wants healthy fire response
The Latrobe City Council wants the Victorian Government to take on all of the Hazelwood Mine Fire Inquiry's community health recommendation.