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Tasmanian community environmental groups say the state’s new planning scheme will destroy their ability to influence planning decisions.
AMA concerned about Royal Hobart bug spike
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says it is worried about an apparent spike in vancomycin resistant enterococcus (VRE) infections at the Royal Hobart Hospital.
More hope for public transport under Turnbull
Some remarkably positive words on federal-state infrastructure funding were heard on the weekend.
Local team tops organic transistor comp
Australian engineers have created the most effective and highest frequency organic transistor in the world.
Owners say coal plan ignores cultural needs
The traditional owners of the Galilee Basin want to stop the Adani Carmichael coal mining project, and are taking their concerns to the United Nations.
Shell boss backs carbon price, a bit
Shell's global chief executive says the world needs to put a price on carbon.
Australia joins international brain game
Australia is joining the BRAIN Initiative – one of the largest and most exciting global research projects.
New funds for more Sun
The Federal Government has provided nearly half a million dollars to support solar power development.
Workers urged to ask why safety matters
October is National Safe Work Month - a time to raise awareness and focus on health and safety across all workplaces.
TPP clearing final pharmaceutical hurdles
Trade Minister Andrew Robb says there is about a 50 per cent chance the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal will be signed today.
ACCC chases local VW disclosure
The ACCC says it will go to great lengths to find out whether the Volkswagen scandal involves Australian customers.
Jail term for market manipulator
Share-trader Nigel Heath of New South Wales has been jailed on two market manipulation charges.
FSC backs bigger super switch
The Financial Services Council (FSC) says having fewer, larger superannuation funds would drive down fees.
Twitter take-over unveils young voices
UNICEF has handed over control of its Twitter account to Syrian refugee children living in Turkey, Jordan and Austria.
Degree fee plan stands down
Education Minister Simon Birmingham says the controversial university deregulation plan will go away for now.
Quarter of all kids getting rough deal
A new study has revealed the big gaps that exist between members of socially-marginalised groups and the mainstream population.
More management causing EL stress
A prominent sector HR expert says managers in the Australian public service are struggling to manage.
CPSU sees hope in Cash
Employment Minister Michaelia Cash has hinted that she will take a different tack to her predecessor Eric Abetz – by actually negotiating.
ALGA welcomes fresh local eyes
Councils across the country are waiting to see whether the new Turnbull ministry will finally bring a proper focus on local government issues.
Double recycling levy may not meet goal
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) says doubling SA councils’ waste levies would create 600 jobs and see almost all the state's waste diverted from landfill.
Fund for local money matters restored
The WA Government has “backflipped” on its decision not to provide community financial counselling funds, and councils are celebrating.