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Experts say chaotic approaches to energy policy have pushed up electricity prices and scared off investors.
Medevac repeal resisted
Authorities want senators to block the government's bid to repeal medical evacuation legislation for refugees.
New dams planned for NSW
The Federal Government’s says its new billion-dollar dam package for NSW will see “bulldozers in the ground” next year.
Nobel nod for battery revolution
The Nobel prize in chemistry has been awarded to three scientists for their work in developing lithium-ion batteries.
AWU probe ruled invalid
A Federal Court judge has ruled the union regulator’s investigation into the Australian Workers' Union (AWU) donations to GetUp! was invalid, but not political.
IMF urges green goals
The $1 trillion International Monetary Fund (IMF) says almost anything would be worth trying in the effort to address climate change.
Insolvency inquiry launched
The small business ombudsman is running an inquiry into dodgy insolvency practices.
Medibank gets Shonky gong
Medibank Private's “rip-off” basic health cover has won it a Shonky Award from consumer group Choice.
Flood condemns 'lost decade'
Nadine Flood has slammed politicians over a predicted “lost decade” of pay increases for public servants.
CASA urged to ease up on Angels
A Senate committee has recommended authorities relax maintenance requirements for aircraft involved in medical charity flights.
Extinction action slows cities
Thousands of protesters are disrupting major cities for two weeks of Extinction Rebellion protests.
Sub plans slip out
The French company building Australia’s new submarines may have accidentally tweeted yet-to-be-announced plans.
Unhelpful dams counted
New research contradicts Federal Government claims that no new dams are being built.
Airbag issue dubbed 'critical'
The ACCC says 20,000 vehicles with defective Takata airbags are now classified as “critical”.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Home service investigated
The National Home Doctor Service is being investigated over its doctors' Medicare billing.
Industry wants tech-watchdog
The telecommunications watchdog has backed the idea of an ombudsman for digital platforms.
Pub bills cut
Hundreds of NSW pubs will have lower bills thanks to a new deal between a major brewer and energy generator.