Industry News
Two colluders at the top of a $700 million industry super fund have been brought down in a corporate expenses scandal.
Billions to help handle exploding class sizes in WA
Some commitments in the new West Australian budget may calm the state’s vocal education sector outrage.
Deregulation taking shape as opposition grows louder
The Federal Education Minister has given the strongest indication that university fees will be deregulated next week.
Court case comes down to one word for chaplaincy
One man is continuing his fight to end Commonwealth funding of chaplaincy in schools.
New state body to bring private money to public sites
A new body has been set up to manage state-owned TAFE properties on a “commercial basis”.
Regions gather as massive economic input is counted
Queensland councils have pooled their knowledge from their role as key factors in the State's economy.
Puplic privacy push lifted with helpful lists
This week is Privacy Awareness Week, and NSW councils have been issued a checklist to see if they are taking residents’ privacy seriously enough.
Road fund short-changing to continue
Some drivers will face a rougher ride if the Federal Government cuts funding designed to give local roads a fair go.
Money pushed to NT shires while claims called-out
The Northern Territory government has splashed some funding on its regional centres, while a former minister accuses party members of racist remarks.
Party fighting making fast-track progress slow
An attempt to set up a fast-track for planning in the ACT is not going to quickly, with partisan bickering throwing the process into chaos.
Palmer launches legal action on Newman's nefarious claim
Federal MP and mining billionaire Clive Palmer has served defamation papers on Queensland's Premier, over his claims that Mr Palmer is trying to “buy” government.
Gas holding plan damned by Minister
States want it, manufacturers want it, but the Federal Government seems unlikely to set up a domestic gas reservation policy anytime soon.
Asylum closures miss better opportunity
The Federal Government has signalled its intention to shut several onshore asylum seeker centres, a week after the Commission of Audit labelled offshore processing a waste of money.
Public servants brace for deep cuts, mergers and adjustment
The warnings from the recent Commission of Audit have rung out loud and clear through media channels, but the potentially huge public sector cuts are getting a bit less press.
Broadband blowout blamed on big demand
NBN Co says it will have to spend 33 per cent more for rural broadband, because it did not estimate how many people would want to be connected.
Rates plan called out as attack on rights
The Victorian Opposition has floated a cap on council rates as a potential vote-winner, but local governments say it would rob residents of the right to choose.
Housing plan to appease all needs in NT
Architecture students have helped design and build innovative outdoor homes for a remote Indigenous community in the Northern Territory.
Collaboration lends weight to vegetation count
New ways to assess vegetation in natural ecosystems around Australia is being made possible, by a research project combining computer vision and environmental science.
Nano-fabric for bacterial destruction found
Nano-technicians have developed a new fabric that kills a range of infectious bacteria in minutes.
Judgement interrupted by smell-screen for insects
Just as for some humans, an alluring smell causes ants to make poor judgements.
Birds' fear can help cut startling death toll
A cheap technique has been shown to reduce Albatross deaths at sea by over 90 per cent.