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A small parcel of CSG-rich Queensland has been set aside to produce gas for Australia only.
Super grift detailed
Australian workers on the verge of retirement risk being short-changed on their employer superannuation entitlements.
Ultranet waste detailed
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has detailed the mind-bending waste of money that was the ‘Ultranet’ online education portal.
Labor papers shine harsh light on PCH
WA Labor says there are 16 possible causes for lead contamination among the 3000 defects at the trouble-plagued Perth Children's Hospital.
Trump stumps up on coal claims
President Donald Trump has allowed controversial oil pipelines to move ahead, while gagging EPA workers.
New action on Brazil spill
A Brazilian bank has filed a class action suit against BHP Billiton and Vale.
Samsung sparks Note response
Samsung Electronics says internal short circuiting in Galaxy Note 7 batteries caused the phones to catch fire – twice.
DIBP seeks new tech tools
The Government is seeking tenders for technology to check fingerprints and scan faces at airports.
Drug money aids results
Financial ties between researchers and drug companies are linked with positive results.
Hazelwood costs explode
The decommissioning, remediation and rehabilitation of the Hazelwood power station site will cost at least $743 million.
Lavabit back, with DIME this time
Encrypted email provider Lavabit is coming back, with improved protection and security.
New Hope seals old coal deal
New Hope Group has secured federal approval for its $900 million New Acland coal mine expansion.
Patient groups told to come clean
Health experts are calling for greater independence and transparency from industry-sponsored patient advocacy groups.
Pirate probe shows no fear
A new study has looked at whether the fear of punishment influences peoples’ pirate behaviour.
RACP slams unsporting booze ads
The RACP wants alcohol companies to be banned from sponsoring cricket.
Trump hits TPP on day one
Newly-minted US President Donald Trump has made even stronger moves against the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Victoria lines up drone drive
Victoria’s EPA expects specialist drone pilots to take long flights in the name of the environment.
Big deal to keep Alcoa alive
Victoria’s Alcoa aluminium smelter will be propped up by a big federal and state government funding package.
House tax plan slammed
The Federal Government has entertained the idea of making owner-occupiers’ home mortgages tax deductible.
ANAO spots gaps in detention
Independent audits show the DIBP has spent over $1 billion in the last four years, without proper authorisation.
Hunt hurtling into health stoush
Greg Hunt will be Australia’s third health minister since 2013, while Ken Wyatt becomes the first Indigenous person to be...