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The boss of a state government water agency embroiled in controversy has resigned.

Tassie's new group to get west working

The Tasmanian Government has put together a task force to help with rampant job losses in the state’s west coast mines.

Minister beams on waiting list drop

Many patients still wait up to two years for treatment, but the Queensland Health Minister says the state’s dental waiting list is the best it has been in years.

Call for unfair school funding to be undone

School staff want WA’s school fee system changed, saying voluntary charges mean schools in poorer areas miss out.

Citizens form policy on People's Panel

A project is going on in Melbourne that will see a panel of everyday citizens to come up with new ideas and budgetary savings.

SA scraps it all to start again

The South Australian Government is looking to start with a blank slate, scrapping all government boards and committees and only reinstating those which can prove their worth.

All but one on board for homeless help

Almost all of Australia’s governments have thrown their support behind a $115 million national partnership agreement to combat homelessness.

Koala qualms calmed by special squad

The New South Wales Roads and Freight Minister says a specialist team will ensure that a koala community is kept safe when a Pacific Highway addition is cut through their home.

Coal swap could bring more sun to SA

A new feasibility study is considering the benefits of replacing a major South Australian coal power station with a field of mirrors focused on a single tower.

Police powers questioned around digital dumps

Media outlets claim they have confirmed reports that Australian law-enforcement agencies are stripping metadata from mobile phone companies, gaining huge amounts of information on the general public and non-suspicious people.

Smooth ride on site sold in Victoria

The leader of the Victorian Labor Party has avoided comment on more media reports ahead of this week’s union corruption inquiries.

Strikes start as healthy discontent spreads

Western Australian health workers will walk off the job from next week, launching industrial action after the State Government failed to make a new pay offer.

Federal moves threaten ACT's renewable goal

The ACT’s ambitious push for 90 per cent renewable energy by 2020 could be at risk, with a local energy and climate economist saying it could become too difficult in coming years.

New definition of 'corrupt' in QLD

Queensland’s new anti-corruption watchdog takes up its charge today, but some have questioned changes they say will render it useless.

Privacy rights raised in farm filming fight

A State Government denies that its new laws are aimed at stopping whistleblowers and rights activists.

Terms drawn for Federation reform

The Federal Government is moving closer to a reform of Australia’s three tiers of government.

Living Victoria submerges spending against media peek

Suspicion has been raised over the activities of one state government water body, with accusations of sketchy funding and hiring practices.

Billions in backlog to bring NSW up to speed

Federal motoring body NRMA has called on the Coalition Government to address a mound of backlogged road projects in NSW.

New problems from old mines continue to cost millions

Media investigations have shown the ongoing costs of the mining industry in New South Wales, with close to $9 million spent dealing with legacy mine issues in the last five years.

Wheat worries track train fight in WA

The remaining Tier 3 rail lines in Western Australia's grain belt have been closed, and many are waiting to see what effect it will have when tonnes of freight are moved onto the roads.