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South Australia’s sole electricity distributor has been found to have overcharged SA councils and their ratepayers by millions.
Horse slaughter probe outlined
An independent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses and allegations of animal cruelty at abattoirs has been announced.
Cut-offs cause concern
An average of 60 West Australian homes and businesses are having their electricity cut off each day.
Gene-edit precision increased
US researchers claim to have developed a new gene editing technique more accurate than CRISPR.
Native title/mining bill revived
The Morrison government wants to change native title laws to so that hundreds of mining leases can be progressed.
New stone measures for NSW
New South Wales has brought in new initiatives to protect workers using sandstone and silica products.
Price shift leaves many short
Property data suggests a majority of off-the-plan apartments are worth less than their purchase price.
Adani seeking rail deal
Adani has received some rare support from an Australian business for its Queensland plans.
ATO insiders unprotected
The tax ombudsmen says it cannot protect ATO whistleblowers against personal and professional reprisal.
Fintech regs brewing
Australia’s regulators do not want to see finance sectors upended the way Uber and Airbnb have done for others.
PFAS cases loom
A high-profile lawyer has been flown into Australia as a new list of PFAS-contaminated sites emerges.
PM's support questioned
Opposition energy spokesperson Mark Butler has accused the PM of “pretending” to support renewable energy.
ASX slams gas failure
Oil and gas exploration company NSE has been suspended by the stock exchange over its rehabilitation liabilities.
Santos buying up NT
Santos is moving to secure billions of dollars worth of exploration and production investments in the Top End.
ASIO says task growing
ASIO wants more funding to help it meet demand for advice on spying and foreign interference.
Treasury staff see slow growth
The slow wage growth affecting Australian jobs is also hitting Treasury staff.