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The Australian Government is urging residents across the nation to immerse themselves in National Water Week, and be inundated with a greater appreciation of water-related issues.
Ministers could turn up trumps for trucks
Anthony Albanese has been named as the new Shadow Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, and has pledged to take the Government to task on how it will achieve the roads and infrastructure solutions it has promised.
Experts slam import of fatty celebrations
Importing an American tradition involving the consumption of vast amounts of junk food could lead Australian children down the dangerous path to poor health, the Medical Journal of Australia says.
Hacks from Indonesia jump, or is it a front?
An internet monitoring company says that Indonesia has overtaken China as the most prolific cyber-attackers, but there may be more to the numbers than the massive leap in hacking shows.
Macfarlane marks tape cuts to boost power
Australia’s Minister for Industry says the Government’s plan for the future of the energy industry will seek to increase productivity and reduce regulation.
Reports find no love lost as STI rates jump
A report has had a new look at the rates of sexually transmissible and blood-borne infection in Australia, showing an increase in HIV diagnoses among other findings.
Turnbull looks to de-cloak Huawei concerns
The Communications Minister has signalled he may relax the ban which has kept Chinese telecom Huawei from bringing its low-cost business style to the NBN.
Audit causes alarm, but no commitment just yet
Speculation abounds as to what will fall under the intense probing of the upcoming Commission of Audit, with still no solid word from the Government.
Labor looks for clean face while more dirt is dumped
Bill Shorten has been elected leader of the Labor party, replacing former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd after weeks of campaigning with fellow contender Anthony Albanese.
Light shines through British public cloud
Reports have emerged praising the streamlining and cost-cutting possibilities of cloud computing facilities for government sectors, with results in Britain showing the public sector can reach efficiency goals through better software.
Australian to chair global seedbank
Australia will take the lead on governing a treaty that will see scientists around the world sharing their seeds.
Birmingham brings message to calm the farm
The person in charge of water in the new Federal Government has attended meetings with irrigators, who are concerned that changes to water rights and protocols could leave them inundated, rather than irrigated.
Multiculturalism is tradition, and should be preserved
A professor from Flinders University has written about Australia’s strong history of multiculturalism, saying that it is part of the national tradition and should be treated as such.
Studies grow edible results around the world
An Australian research group has been empowering women to a prosperous future through education and training all over the planet.
Abbott drafts plan to wind back carbon laws
Prime Minister Tony Abbott has released draft legislation to repeal the Carbon Tax, including the abolishment of the Climate Change Authority, Clean Energy Act, and other measures designed to combat pollution.
Industry push to get gas nationwide
Lobbyists for the gas resource industry are pushing the Federal Government expand offshore and coal seam projects to avoid a predicted shortage in supply.
Delays hit Tas. hardest as NBN work rolls up
Figures reportedly obtained by Australian media sources show work on Tasmanian sections of the National Broadband Network has ground to a halt.
Big wigs give word on work law, resources
A number of prominent Australian business leaders have voiced their opinions on what the Prime Minister should do during his first term.
All not lost for Ludlam
Ousted West Australian Greens Senator Scott Ludlam has been awarded the recount he was looking for, after just 14 votes saw him dropped from his seat.
Medibank manager spots sale on horizon
There are strong claims this week that the Federal Government will move to sell Medibank Private, possibly during its current term, in a move that could bring in billions.
Palmer expands his litter, puts faith in young pups
Individual agreements between big-name members of micro-parties could have a macro-effect on federal politics, with an alliance formed between Clive Palmer and Australian Motoring Enthusiast Senator-elect Ricky Muir.