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The Federal Government wants to test new facial recognition systems this year.
Sims slams gas approval
The head of the ACCC says the gas industry has mislead governments into approving projects that kill Australian jobs.
Trillions at play in tech report
A new report says the technology to reach negative emissions by the 2040s is already available.
Court set for Linc leaders
Five former executives will stand trial over a failed coal gasification plant.
COVID costs could kill growth
The Treasury says COVID-19 could wipe $34 billion from Australia's economy this year.
McKenzie denies additions
Former minister Bridget McKenzie has denied knowledge of last-minute changes to a list of projects she approved.
New maths for school funding
The Federal Government is changing one of its methods for calculating funding for schools.
UNSW to drop fossil funds
UNSW says it will divest of fossil fuel assets by 2025 as part of a net zero emissions goal.
Climate link laid out
A new report draws a direct link between climate conditions in Australia and recent bushfires.
Developer's deeds detailed
A Victorian court has heard more details of ‘astroturfing’ by developers trying to buy approval.
DFAT keeps DHL despite probe
Financial misconduct claims have hit Australia's outsourced diplomatic post service.
Forrest seeks water fix
Mining billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest is making a multimillion-dollar investment push into aquaculture.
Pollution costs top war
Air pollution appears to shorten people's lives more that wars, malaria, HIV/AIDS and smoking.
Smart steps to avoid public panic
Experts say Australia has just a small window of opportunity to avoid hitting the panic button over COVID-19.
Big firms with slave links
China’s Uyghur community is being forced into labour for Apple, BMW, Nike, Adidas, Samsung, Sony and others.
Mine death laws questioned
Experts have criticised new laws designed to address fatalities in the Queensland resources sector.
Caltex fields big bids
Caltex Australia has rejected a $3.9 billion-plus buyout proposal from Britain's EG Group.
Data slips from energy firm
Alinta Energy has been slammed for its “reckless” cyber security and data protection systems.
Gas field threatens Paris deal
The Federal Government has been warned that emissions from one fracking scheme in the Northern Territory could threaten its Paris targets.