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A conference in Sydney has seen some of the leading innovators in new energy systems discussing ways to move from crude power supplies to clean, cheap and renewable sources.
Interstate upgrade to boost both ways
The Australian Energy Regulator has signalled its approval for an upgrade which will increase energy flows between South Australia and Victoria.
Bourke beaming made cleaner with nearby solar site
The Bourke Council has approved a 2,000 square metre solar farm to power local NBN services.
Researchers rearrange top end for better output
CSIRO has undergone an executive re-shuffle to improve the way it conducts and delivers science.
Woodside strikers could lose assets for fines
Fair Work will move to seize the assets of dozens of constriction workers in WA, to pay for fines after illegal industrial action.
Funding fight asks who deprived Tasmania
Concerns have been raised about funds some thought were secured for Tasmanian schools.
$20 mil for new high school in hip city suburb
The Victorian Government has announced $20 million will be spent on a new school in inner-city Melbourne, but has faced allegations of inappropriate political promotion.
Early start could be best path for new teachers
An event for Queensland school principals has heard that schools should be actively finding roles for teachers-in-training.
Fund members could fight for floating rights
The Australian Shareholder’s Association says the planned sale of Medibank Private may be hindered by members seeking leverage.
Bank's bursary to balance digital gender divide
A highly commendable trend continues this week, with the announcement of a $100 million package for scholarships to get more female leaders in IT.
Staff cuts hit cleaners at north QLD campus
Questions have been asked over just how savings will be made at James Cook University in Queensland, which has been hit with a $26 million funding cut.
Uni ads push for funds while billions swing
Universities Australia has launched a new campaign to increase public awareness of the importance of research and continued tertiary funding.
Public sector bargain rules reformed
The Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Public Service has outlined the new policy for conducting enterprise bargaining in the Australian Public Service.
Public papers' privacy protected by bolstered bill
New laws are being set up to regulate the handling of personal information by Public Service Agencies and contractors in the ACT.
Dead bat played to strong call for tax reform
The Federal Government says it will not touch the GST, despite the top treasury official saying it should.
New deal for Polish working swap-over
A new visa arrangement means young people from Australia and Poland will soon be able to work and holiday in each other's countries.
Council takes to the air for high-tech planning help
A council in rural New South Wales is taking a technological approach to cut costs and boost productivity, bringing in a drone to help with a range of services.
Queensland hears ante for tourist casinos
Casinos are on the cards in Queensland, with the state government looking at proposed sites around the Whitsundays this week.
Town stays quiet on monkey denial
Residents of one Victorian shire have been spared from the noisy incursion of baboons, lemurs and gibbons.
Cautious welcome for Councillor conduct reforms
The Victorian State Government is looking at a range of local government reforms, aimed at making councils more accountable.
Teacher strike sees thousands on streets, 103 schools closed
Over one hundred WA schools were closed as thousands of teachers took their anger to the streets this week.