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Large-scale particle-smashing can begin again, with the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) firing up after a two year downtime.
Hefty fine after power price moves
AGL will pay back $785,000 to customers it misled, following a Federal Court ruling last week.
Disagreement over RET exemption
Certain industries could be made exempt from the Renewable Energy Target, but the change will not come quickly enough for the Opposition.
Tough new options for dodgy trainers
New rules mean immediate fines will be handed to Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who breach national standards.
Mental health money maintained for now
The Federal Government has responded to the desperate pleas of Australia’s mental health service providers, extending their funding to the tune of $300 million.
STEM centre to build excellence
Australia’s chief scientist has launched a teaching academy dedicated to excellence and innovation in the teaching of mathematics, science and technology.
Gardens grow many good aspects
New research shows school gardens can have a positive effect on children’s health, and the environment as well.
Talk of cuts calmed in Tas.
Tasmania's Education Minister Jeremy Rockliff says there will be no new budget cuts to schools.
More limits on intrusive giant
The Commonwealth has expanded its sanctions against Russia, to display more displeasure at the European giant’s actions in Ukraine.
Outcry and concern over big Defence dump
The Defence Department will cut over one thousand civilian public servants as part of sweeping reforms.
Palmer pursues funds from shifting Senators
The Palmer United Party (PUP) is seeking to sue its former senators, Glenn Lazarus and Jacqui Lambie, for the money spent on their election campaigns.
ASIO enjoys deeper view
Australia's spies are “pleased” with the passing of “critical” data retention legislation.
Hearings to heed claims of dodgy school deals
The date has been set for corruption commission hearings over an alleged Victorian education fraud ring.
WA gas man heads for France
The Federal Government is expected to announce the appointment of a top West Australian bureaucrat to a prime European posting.
Huge claim may not be all it seems
Claimant groups have voted in favour of a landmark $1.3 billion native title deal covering Western Australia's south west.
Day one for Parliament's first quadriplegic
Queensland has welcomed the first quadriplegic Member of Parliament anywhere in Australia to his new role.
ALGA praises Federal reception
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) says the Federal Government is listening to its broad range of concerns and priorities.
Baird slammed for keeping boys' club
NSW councils say the State Government has made no commitment to gender diversity in Local Government.
Queensland's quest to raise tax paper talks
Queensland local governments have a lot to say on the issues raised in the Federal Government’s tax discussion paper this week.
Watchdog sets eyes on council corruption
The Victorian corruption commission has reported on a recent sweep of the corruption prevention measures in place at six local governments.
Public servants protest floating jobs
Union members at the New South Wales Department of Family and Community Services (FACS) have taken to the streets.