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Victoria’s Opposition says it has a report showing toxic chemicals have been routinely washed into the Yarra River by Parks Victoria.
Cops complain of bikie bruising
Victoria Police say construction unions are using outlaw bikie gangs as “hired muscle”.
Rooftop bill bid rejected
The Federal Court has dismissed SA Power Networks’ efforts to charge a tariff on homes with solar panels.
Security concerns hit digital license plan
The South Australian government has announced it will trial digital drivers' licences on mobile phones for tradespeople this year, and security concerns have been raised already.
WA pole sale backed by analysts
Analysts say WA Government-owned Western Power’s poles and wires are the best electricity assets to sell in response to the surging popularity of rooftop solar.
Government firms in QLD shake-down
The Queensland Government is raiding its own businesses to gather $1 billion in extra revenue, but reports say the gains will be swallowed up by a bulging public sector wage bill.
School tech deal taken to court
Some top-level members of Victoria’s education department will face court on corruption charges.
NSW teachers in autism attack claim
Dozens of New South Wales teachers have assaulted students with autism, leaked documents allege.
Payback ordered from former union figure
Former federal MP Craig Thomson has been ordered to pay $458,000 for breaching the Fair Work Act.
NSW TAFE change could see private fight
Reports say changes are on the way that will see NSW TAFEs fight for funding with private operators.
Palmer's plays keep hundreds at risk
The Queensland Government and the French territory of New Caledonia are avoiding Clive Palmer's attempts to keep his refinery afloat.
Farm funds to find high-tech paddocks
A new Federal Government initiative will bring some high-tech tools to one of the world’s oldest activities.
Port sale plans fail to set sail
The Victorian Government's plan to privatise the Port of Melbourne has been sunk for now.
SA planning change put aside
Controversial planning law changes have been put aside for the SA Parliament’s Christmas break.
Tassie urged to take cable deal
The Tasmanian Government is considering paying up to $20 million to attach the state to a global underwater digital cable network.
Wind farm money re-jigged
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt has given the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) a mandate that allows it to invest in wind projects.
East West report slams both sides
Victoria’s auditor-general has slammed both sides of Victorian politics and the public service in his report on Melbourne’s failed $23 billion East West Link (EWL) project.
Hazelwood review finds big holes
A new round of inquiry has slammed various aspects of Victoria’s Hazelwood mine, which caught fire and burned for 45 days last year.
Social and economic hits plotted in Tassie
A landmark report says Tasmanians cannot blame social disadvantage or low government spending for being behind on social and economic indicators.
ADHC workers take to NSW streets
New South Wales ageing, disability and home care (ADHC) workers have rallied ahead of potential strike action.
FIFO fight still flying in WA
A stoush between the tiers of West Australian government continues this week, with one rural shire taking on the Barnett Government over a FIFO camp.