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Feds extend tele-services
The Federal Government has decided to extend telehealth services until the end of 2021.
Fossil subsidies top $10b/year
A new report shows Australian governments spend $19,000 a minute in fossil fuel subsidies.
Satellites tapped for disasters
Radar satellites could become a central part of natural disaster planning.
Solar airports suggested
Experts say Australian airports could generate enough solar energy to power a regional city.
JobKeeper jolt holds off
Insolvency specialists say company collapses in the wake of JobKeeper are still coming.
Locals lead green rankings
Clean and green Australian universities are leading the world, a new ranking suggests.
ADF deepens industry links
A new secondment program is letting Defence staff get hands-on with industry.
Feds veto Victorian deals
The Federal Government has torn up Victoria’s Belt and Road agreements with China.
Union slams Federal bargaining
The Federal Government’s bargaining policy has been accused of failing the public sector.
Airline agrees to cartel pay scheme
More progress has been made in legal action against a global price fixing cartel in the air cargo industry.
Cartoon clips cover real issues
Experts have slammed the federal government’s “bizarre” new consent education campaign.
Defence suicide commission launched
The Federal Government has announced a royal commission into veteran and serving Defence personnel suicides.
Tax imbalance highlighted
Experts say Australia’s tax policies are leading to inequality between rich and poor, and between men and women.
Call to scrap vax IP
Global health advocates want intellectual property rights waived for life-saving vaccines.
Climate Council lays out green path
The Climate Council says Australia can and should get carbon emissions to net zero by 2035.
SA secures federal power deal
The SA Government has struck a $1 billion energy deal with the Commonwealth.
Shell sees no PRRT
Shell says it does not expect to pay Australia resource tax on gas drawn from its Gorgon offshore project.
Church rents questioned
The Greek Orthodox Church has charged exorbitant rent from its aged care homes, making millions while residents suffer.
Feds fighting crypto-crime
Government agencies say they need to work quickly to become experts in cryptocurrencies and crime.
Super changes upset funds
Resistance is growing against the Federal Government’s planned superannuation changes.