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The Federal Government says its new scheme will reduce insurance premiums for people living in flood and cyclone-prone areas ...
Regional jobs peak
Authorities say there are now more jobs in regional Australia than during the mining boom.
NBN subs protest pay
NBN subcontractors have joined a nationwide protest over pay and work dispatch system issues.
New gas plant slammed
Locals have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to build a new gas-fired power station.
Plum rates for Liberal mates
Over a dozen former Liberal MPs and staffers have been appointed to high-paying federal government jobs this year.
Vic announces EV subsidy
The Victorian Government has announced a $3,000 subsidy for electric vehicle purchases.
Ex-PM wants port lease review
A former PM has called for the Darwin Port lease to a Chinese company to be reviewed.
Experts urge big housing build
Advocates say Queensland's housing ‘crisis’ will cost around $4.1 billion to fix.
PM backs China claim
The Prime Minister says a military build-up in NT is not a message to China, but has backed claims about war with the global giant.
Taylor talks of state gas
The Coalition has proposed using a government-owned company to build its own gas-fired power station.
Super funds face green votes
Australian super funds have threatened to vote against company directors not tackling the climate crisis.
Anticipation urged on safety day
Wednesday April 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work and Workers' Memorial Day.
Big fine for crushed hand
A Victorian plastics manufacturer will pay over $100,000 after a worker's hand was crushed by unguarded machinery.
Court action over NT explosion
A cattle mustering contractor faces over $1 million in fines in the Northern Territory.
COVID fund undermined
An audit has found a fund to protect Victorian businesses during COVID-19 lockdowns was failed by poor administration.
Resource use near double capacity
Experts say the world is spending 173 per cent of its natural resource capacity.