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New South Wales wants more private money in its public programmes.
Ombudsman calls for open honesty
The Commonwealth Ombudsman wants Federal Agencies to be more open about their mistakes.
Two tiers sign deal to talk more
Local and state government representatives have signed an agreement for better communication in South Australia.
Local Gov makes new bid for grants
The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) has continued its ardent push to stop money being taken away from councils.
Insiders forecast Turnbull's turn
While Tony Abbott has successfully fended off this week’s assault on his leadership, there is still some speculation about how things could have been.
Submissions called for big NT review
The Northern Territory is looking at changes to the act governing local governments and Aboriginal communities.
Barnett bails as state stays fractured
Forcing Perth councils to merge has become too difficult for WA Premier Colin Barnett, so he’s given up.
Quotas won't help cultural change
The CEO of Xerox says corporate gender quotas won’t work.
ATO offer could drive servants to the streets
21,000 Australian Taxation Office workers may take industrial action following a pay deal described as “miserly, low and unfair”.
Vaccine patch stacks cash
A Queensland tech start-up has raised $25 million towards a goal of delivering vaccines quickly and easily.
Ancient local language gets high-tech debut
A new online dictionary is an excellent tool for anyone learning the Yolngu language.
Bold young bees bring faster decline
Local scientists contributed to a study that could explain why bee colonies have been collapsing around the world.
Rain app races up
A research project from Flinders University has grown into one of Australia’s most popular smartphone apps.
Pipes and dams planned in NSW
The New South Wales Government will spend $37 million to improve water security throughout the Central West of the state.
Gas study taken to Minister's door
Angry residents have met with the NSW Resources Minister to demand the suspension of a coal seam gas exploration licence.
Reef report stalls while QLD sorts itself
Queensland's political limbo has thrown talks about the future of the Great Barrier Reef into disarray.
Catchment boss sails on new tide
The CEO of Victoria’s North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has resigned.
Baldwin hits the watery road
The new MP in charge of federal water policy says he has a lot to learn.
Millions to mine ideas for WA water
$24.5 million will go to water projects across Western Australia that could bring life to some pretty arid areas.
Time to apply for southernmost lines
The window is open for anyone looking to start new fisheries in Antarctic waters.
BOM logs local warming
The Bureau of Meteorology has confirmed that 2014 was Australia’s third warmest calendar year since national temperature records began.