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More details on the incredible cost of the National Broadband Network have surfaced.
Obeid handed three years' jail
Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid has been sentenced to five years' jail, with no parole for three years.
'Flushable' claims face court
The ACCC has launched legal action against the manufacturers of “flushable” wet wipes.
AusPost safety steps slammed
Residents of one Victorian town have told Australia Post what they think of safety regulations.
Work safety at whim of climate
Public health officials say that as the length and severity of hot weather increases, work practices must change.
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.
COAG concludes with little action
The usual veneer of agreement was missing after Friday’s COAG meetings.
Cormann slammed for 'callous' claim
Mathias Cormann has been criticised for describing paid domestic violence as “another cost” ...
Editing spree changes Wiki for women
The BBC and Wikipedia are working to change online biographies on women.
Henry reflects on China links
Dr Ken Henry says Australia’s future is “hopeless” if it does not make the most of Asia’s burgeoning middle class.
Santos spins-off to save
Santos says it will save about $2 billion over three years by spinning off its non-essential assets.
Diplomats' dollars could be cut
Reports say a secret government review could cut the entitlements for high-flying diplomats.
States could make new ETS
SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants the states to set up an emissions-trading system without the Federal Government.
Teacher visas seen as PISA response
A global report found has found a dip in the educational achievements of Australian 15-year-olds.
Turnbull reacts to dire data
Australia has seen its worst economic results since the global financial crisis, but Malcolm Turnbull says it is just “a bump in the road”.
Lobbies' bland plans slammed
A conservative think tank says Australia’s chief business lobby is now “completely outgunned” by progressive think tanks.
Nanotech set to tackle WA dust
Nanotechnology could be the solution to dust problems in industrial areas.
NT mining influence highlighted
Environmentalists are concerned about the amount of mining industry figures on an NT Government-appointed board.
Powerful pricing plan outlined
The CSIRO has backed emissions trading as the way to cut power bills and hit carbon targets.
Climate review lining up
The Federal Government has opened the possibility of new climate policies for the energy sector.
APRA's loan efforts having effect
New loan approvals to landlords are down 16 per cent, suggesting APRA’s brakes are working.