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A leading defence industry body says just a small slice of the Federal Government's $39 billion promise for shipbuilding will actually go to South Australia.
Green group gag seems barely necessary
The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.
Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers
Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.
Rural satellite services to take off soon
The roll-out of NBN’s rural high speed satellite services will begin on 1 October 2015, the federal government says.
CSIRO's date with NICTA set back again
Authorities are still working out how to merge CSIRO and NICTA, leaving 200 employees with no certain future in the meantime.
High-tech rocketeers give hypersonic report
Australian scientists have reported back from the latest trial of the joint Australia-US Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation (HIFiRE) Program.
Military remix leaves few at the top
Some serious spring cleaning is going on at the department formerly in charge of military procurement.
Union probe leader's Liberal link slammed
The man in charge of the royal commission into union corruption is being promoted as the guest speaker at a Liberal Party fundraiser.
WikiLeaks warns would-be whistlers
WikiLeaks has warned Federal Government whistleblowers to watch out, following the prosecution of a junior public servant alleged to have posted secret information online.
Emissions plan shows commitment to resistance
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has unveiled a bold plan to place Australia at the back of the pack of nations responding to climate change.
Concern about perfection doesn't pay
Many people describe themselves as the type of person who needs everything to be “done right”, but this urge for perfection could carry some severe costs.
Sims wants more talk on performance
ACCC chair Rod Sims says he wants more debate on how to get better regulatory outcomes and reduce regulatory burdens.
Cashless welfare card in swipe at social reform
A trial has been launched for a cashless welfare card in one South Australian town, which community leaders say will save lives.
Infrastructure staff vote down new deal
Another federal government department has knocked back its wage proposal.
Lloyd looks to lose unmovable workers
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd wants to make it easier for public sector bosses to sack slack staff who get “stuck in the system for years”.
Outback archivers invited to city stash
The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) is offering two remote media and archive workers the opportunity to travel to the NFSA in Canberra to receive professional training.
Queensland councils see no fast-track for new fibre
Two Queensland councils in desperate need of netter internet will apply for a $22 million telecommunications fix-up, even though Prime Minister Tony Abbott has already told them they will get the support.
Carmichael hits big hitch in federal disapproval
The Federal Court has overturned Adani's federal environmental approval to build the Carmichael coal mine – a resounding win for environmentalists, but their joy might be short-lived.
Whistleblower study shows resistance
A new study suggests it is extremely difficult to blow the whistle without some blow-back.
NBN unrolls big hiring plan
The architects of the NBN say they are on a hiring drive, looking to pick up 4,500 new workers in a $40 million recruitment program.
Airport strikes ahead as Abetz points to figures
Industrial action by public servants is expected to disrupt international airports this week.