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A project is going on in Melbourne that will see a panel of everyday citizens to come up with new ideas and budgetary savings.
New pitch for big public shift up north
Councils in the northern part of the country are pushing for a range of Federal Government services to move to regional centres.
Desert dump wanted for broad social boost
Traditional owners in the Gibson Desert could host a nuclear waste dump previously intended for Muckaty Station.
Poseidon nets Black Swan for nickel boost
Poseidon Nickel is buying the Black Swan mine from Russian giant Norilsk Nickel.
Police powers questioned around digital dumps
Media outlets claim they have confirmed reports that Australian law-enforcement agencies are stripping metadata from mobile phone companies, gaining huge amounts of information on the general public and non-suspicious people.
Church adds to chorus calling for climate stance shift
A church group is hoping the power of Christ compels Tony Abbott to respect climate science.
CommBank's compo deal dubbed "empty" and "too slow"
Not everyone is buying the Commonwealth Bank’s offers of compensation and more reviews, as its financial advice furore continues.
Interest rise waits while RBA gets 'comfortable'
The Reserve Bank boss has used a recent speech to announce that an official interest rate rise could be months off, and that the Australian dollar may be a few cents too high.
Innes buries lifter-leaner claims in push for more work
The outgoing Australian disability discrimination commissioner has reflected on his years in the role, the state of Australian disability support and workforce, and taken a swipe at the Federal Government.
New definition of 'corrupt' in QLD
Queensland’s new anti-corruption watchdog takes up its charge today, but some have questioned changes they say will render it useless.
Opportunity awaits in brand new city
A new city has been born in Western Australia, bringing a name change for the local council as well.
Equity check to gauge ingrained imbalance
Australia’s Centre for Gender Equity has developed a diagnostic tool to rate workplaces on their attitudes towards women.
Living Victoria submerges spending against media peek
Suspicion has been raised over the activities of one state government water body, with accusations of sketchy funding and hiring practices.
Site change fails to move environmental facts
A page on the Environment Department’s website has been changed to remove a link between climate change and extreme weather.
Melbourne moves to ease transport strain
A range of upgrades have been announced for Melbourne’s road and public transport networks.
Users click dislike on Facebook's emotional meddling
Facebook is being criticised for a mass emotional manipulation experiment conducted on unwitting users.
Green light on skyscrapers as Victoria gets high
The first 100-storey building in the Southern Hemisphere has been approved for the Victorian Government, clearing the way for the 319-metre monolith.
Bank boss doctorate for mental investment
A prominent Australian banking boss has been awarded an honorary doctorate for her ongoing philanthropic investment in education.
Big bad advice could bring inquiry knocking
A parliamentary inquiry has prompted loud calls for a royal commission into banks and financial planning, but the Finance Minister says it is being covered already.
Chief-swapping leaves top Health spot open
A bit of high-end musical chairs for federal public servants, with moves at the top of the Finance, Treasury and Health departments.
Bid to give more grounds for refugee refusal
The Federal Government has introduced legislation making it easier to send asylum seekers back to their home countries, while increasing the requirements for them to prove their claims.