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The Federal Government has put up $5 million for researchers to study the health impacts of bushfires.
PFAS class action launched
A PFAS class action involving more than 40,000 Australians has been launched against the Department of Defence.
AFP used face-scraping app
The AFP has admitted its interest in the facial recognition tool Clearview AI.
New code coming for media deals
The Federal Government wants a mandatory code of conduct for deals between tech giants and news media companies.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Paris goals could pay off
A new study suggests meeting the Paris Agreement goals would benefit the world's economy in the long-term.
PM rules out pay cut
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will not cut pay for federal government ministers and public service chiefs.
Reef studies funded
An ambitious $150 million research and development program has been announced for the Great Barrier Reef.
Stats show edge of outbreak
Australia's official unemployment rate is yet to show the full effect of the COVID-19 shutdown.
AFP keeps data from invalid raid
The High Court has found that a search warrant used by the AFP to raid journalist Annika Smethurst was invalid.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Hodgman heads for new role
Former Tasmanian premier Will Hodgman has been given a new job by the federal government.
Sub staff studied
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.
Green power for hydro-fuel
Energy Minister Angus Taylor is backing renewable energy sources as a way to drive a new hydrogen industry.
ASD attacks scams
The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) says it has mounted offensive operations against local cybercriminals.
NBN mulls millimetres
NBN Co has begun to test the feasibility of mmWave for future fixed wireless systems.
Tech giants take on tracing
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
Privacy risk in tracing apps
Authorities around the world are looking for technological means to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
IMF issues grim forecast
The IMF says COVID-19 will push the global economy into the deepest recession since the Great Depression.