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Crude price decline to deepen
The International Energy Agency says global demand for oil will slow even further down next year, warning that the recent downward spiral in crude prices could continue.
Federal cabinet shifts Shenhua concerns
The stoush in the Federal Government over the approval of a massive coal mine in New South Wales continues, and it appears no one wants to take responsibility for granting the green light.
Port protest continues as Caltex crew resists trip
A protest continues onboard a oil carrier ship in Tasmania, with reports that stress and illness are delaying its departure.
Footy boss to help tackle SA unemployment
The chairman of the Adelaide Crows AFL team will lead a $15 million investment fund to attract businesses to South Australia.
Owler to detail health issues and improvements
AMA President Professor Brian Owler says he will soon set out priorities to strengthen the Australian health system, helping it cope with growing demand.
Antibiotic centre to re-check old allergies
Victoria has opened its first antibiotic allergy testing centre, which is set to provide patients at high risk of infection access to more potent and effective drugs.
Fiona Stanley shut-down slammed by AMA
The Australian Medical Association says the situation at Perth's Fiona Stanley Hospital on the weekend was unacceptable, as hot water and central heating were shut off during repairs.
Barrett Centre closure to face commission
A commission of inquiry will investigate the former Queensland LNP government's closure of the Barrett Adolescent Centre in Brisbane, and the subsequent deaths of three high-risk teenagers.
Disability pride on new level in New York
Thousands of people have marched in New York’s first Disability Pride Parade.
Plenty at risk in wind power switch
The Abbott Government has put international investment, local jobs and its own reputation at risk by instructing the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to move away from wind energy.
Lawyer says scrap Chap. 7 and start again
Financial services lawyer Ian McDermott says regulators should scrap Chapter Seven of the Corporations Act (the main financial services provisions) and start again.
ASIC urges new view of benchmarks
ASIC has warned sections of the finance sector to lift its game to prevent abuses of key benchmarks critical to the wider economy.
Study digs up educational use for Minecraft
Research shows teachers can use the hugely popular computer game Minecraft to help teach maths, design, art and geography.
Cops in class to calm violent school
One New South Wales school is taking new steps to stem rising violence; posting police inside its gates.
New group to boost research returns
A former Rio Tinto executive from outside the academic world will lead the Federal Government’s research training system review.
Parliament workers stand strong while safety staff sign on
Staff at Canberra's Parliament House are preparing to walk off the job while the extraordinarily slow Federal public sector wage negotiations continue.
Local governments look for boost in Budget
The Queensland Government will hand down its Budget next week, and councils want to make sure they are not brushed-over.
ALGA won't rest on FAGs restoration
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) will not rest in its quest to fix the Financial Assistance Grants scheme.
Big cuts blamed for busted tax system
Shadow assistant treasurer Andrew Leigh says the Australian Tax Office's (ATO) online tax lodgement system is lagging because of Abbott Government job cuts in the public service.
Three new councils called in big Victorian review
Councils in country Victoria are facing a review of their operations and viability by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).