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German researchers say meat should be 2.5 times more expensive to reflect costs to the climate.
Big icare issues outlined
An audit has found NSW state insurer icare paid some operating costs with money meant for injured workers.
Coal block gets official
Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia will seek restitution for China’s ban on Australian coal.
Porter backs pay plans
The Federal Government has knocked back a union attempt to get tough on underpayments.
UK moves to keep comments
The UK is planning to regulate social media firms over their content removal practices.
Aboriginal leadership urged
A new report calls for benchmarks for leadership by Aboriginal women and girls.
ACCC wants food fair-trading
Regulators say farmers should be protected from the lack of diversity in perishable food retail.
Broad support for UBI
A recent survey found nearly two-thirds of Australians would support a universal basic income (UBI).
Cashless card extended
The Federal Government has failed to make the cashless welfare program permanent, but has won an extension.
New debt deals questioned
Incentives for Centrelink’s new debt collectors have revived Robodebt concerns.
ATO shows mass avoidance
The ATO has released its latest corporate tax transparency data, showing hundreds of companies have reduced their tax bills to zero.
Remote food issues reported
A parliamentary inquiry has found food security is a constant concern for many remote Indigenous communities.
Blueprint lays green path
Authorities say the COVID-19 recovery period is a good time for one state to focus on sustainability.
IPC approves coal over water
NSW’s Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has green-lit the expansion of a coal mine above Sydney’s water catchment.
Science rains from passing probe
A Japanese space capsule has landed in outback South Australia, packed with samples from a distant asteroid.
WMO warns of record heat
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) says 2020 is on track to be one of three warmest years on record.
Basslink pays for cable fail
Basslink has been ordered to pay the Tasmanian Government almost $40 million in compensation...
BOM influence alleged
Reports say global energy giants have influenced Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM).
Kogan slapped for tax claims
Electronics retailer Kogan has been fined over claims made in a tax time promotion.