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Hundreds of jobs will be axed at WA’s Department of Agriculture, with plans to cut the workforce in half in coming years.

New governor hopes to become unremarkable

Victoria's first female governor has been sworn in, and given a pledge to continue her vital advocacy.

Reef win swings on real application

The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.

Victorian sink check brings call to conserve

Australian scientists have completed Victoria’s first ever stocktake of blue carbon hot spots, revealing millions of tonnes of stored carbon, which is at risk of being returned to the atmosphere unless conserved.

Water audit backs ACT Alliance

Qualified approval has been granted to the ACT's enlarged Cotter Dam, the Murrumbidgee pipeline and spillway upgrade plans, despite auditors spotting foreseeable delays and a cost blowout.

Big power cut to hurt NSW workforce

Unions are warning of massive job cuts on the way in the New South Wales energy sector.

Big sell ahead for new Tas. health deal

The Tasmanian Government is preparing for a hard sell of its new health reforms.

Grandmas get heavy on gas

A progressive group of Alice Springs grannies have held a "knit-in" to protest against hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory.

Mr Fluffy lists to highlight scope of deadly legacy

Progress is being made to rid the ACT and News South Wales of the toxic legacy of Mr Fluffy insulation.

Underspend spotted in NSW early childhood

The New South Wales Government has been accused of underspending on early childhood education.

Agent Orange claims could be heard again

The WA Government has agreed to examine new information and reports of generational health problems from a government policy to use an Agent Orange-linked chemical in the Kimberley.

Councils hope NSW budget will flow well

Councils across New South Wales have welcomed additional funding, though there is some concern that the money will not go where it is really needed.

Lower tiers look for Federation/tax fix

The Federal Government has embarked on the review process ahead of Australian Federation reforms.

Public Sector Week brings opportunities and attention

Australia’s first Public Sector Week is underway, with over 80 events being conducted across Victoria to showcase the diverse and essential work of the Public Sector.

Croc hunt could help communities

Big game hunters could soon be bagging monster crocodiles as a way to help Aboriginal communities.

Dam plan to let approvals flow free

Tasmania’s Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff has unveiled new measures aimed at simplifying and streamlining approval processes for farm dams.

Research war on Tasmania's water woes

Claims of toxic contamination in Tasmania’s drinking water have kicked off an academic war of words.

Call for talk on Tas. Freight Scheme

Tasmanian businesses have been invited to share their views about the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as part of the Federal Government’s plans to expand the scheme.