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The Australian Government has been told to stop spying on East Timor.

Hashtag Mayor gets global nod

The new Mayor of Geelong has been making himself known if nothing else, and will now take his personal brand of leadership to the international stage for the World Mayor competition.

Late night boozing still fine in NSW Parliament

New South Wales Members of Parliament can continue drinking during late-night sittings, after a parliamentary inquiry ruled drunkenness was covered by existing rules.

Senator censured in Opposition's push for info

The LNP is continuing to extol the virtues of Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash, despite her being censured by the Senate over conflict of interest allegations.

Broader view needed to dig at real source of harassment

It is certain that many workplace clashes are the result of differing opinions or personalities, but new research shows the workplace itself plays a big role too.

Equity measures falling through gender divide

An independent business advisory council for workplace diversity says gender equity measures have not worked.

New study, better approach for best dietary balance

A massive metabolic study has shown counting calories is not the secret to a longer life, but balancing protein and carbohydrates just might be.

Timber gets PM's tick as business worth boosting

The Prime Minister has set up a new council to support the timber industry, hoping to unlock the economic potential of Australia’s national parks.

Water worries and traditional opposition in WA gas bid

Broad opposition has formed against a planned shale gas extraction program in Western Australia's Kimberley region, with locals saying they won’t put their water at risk.

Prices push gold to ten year high

It could be a golden decade for one mineral with Australian production levels at their highest peak in years, and still rising.

Aid group run out of Myanmar after massacre allegations

A vital medical aid service has been kicked out of Myanmar on accusations of lying.

Offshore moves take the government out of approvals

The Federal Government has announced its ‘streamlined’ version of offshore petroleum and gas resource approvals, and already explorers are looking to sink their drill bits into the ocean floor.

Praise for on-site reform comes from formerly on-side talker

A former Labor minister has come out in support of the Coalition Government’s moves to reform Australian workplaces, which the Prime Minister says should happen as soon as possible.

Website and star fight could bring the whole plan down

A meeting today could decide whether Australian consumers get to use a new website and star rating system for healthy food, or whether it has all been a wasted effort.

Paid parental plan finds fewer willing friends

The Prime Minister may soon be the sole supporter of his promised paid parental leave scheme.

Virtual course helps play out in real life

A pilot program is using technology to bridge education barriers worldwide, by conducting courses through avatars in an entirely virtual world.

Another big name drops port digging bid

Environmentalists are celebrating a decision by building giant Lend Lease to pull out of the planned expansion of a Queensland coal port.

Study slams public disempowerment

An economists’ report has said privatisation in the electricity sector is expensive and achieves little more than customer annoyance with none of the alleged benefits.

Unions turn from Labor to better guard their own

Several public sector unions have reduced their traditional payments to the Labor party, choosing instead to fund a campaign against job cuts.

Coca-Cola to continue funding sugar supply improvement

A surprising allegiance has continued between environmentalists, the Federal Government and Coca-Cola, which is aimed at reducing cane farm chemical run-off into the Great Barrier Reef.