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Victoria has formed an emergency animal disease task force in response to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease.
Greens back emissions bill
The Federal Government says the climate wars are “in retreat” with the likely passage of its new climate bill.
Gold giant backs Voice
A South African mining firm has thrown its support behind the push for constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians.
Judge laments fine size
A judge has warned there are not enough powers to deter illegal behaviour by CFMEU members.
Lawyer backs compo call
Advocates are continuing their push to close a loophole in compensation for truckies.
Retail recognition probed
Australia’s privacy watchdog is investigating the use of facial recognition technology by retail giants Bunnings and Kmart.
Waste bricks tested
Engineers say waste materials can be used to build bricks, saving money and resources over traditional methods.
ACCC looks at gas trigger
Regulators want the federal government to consider intervening in the gas market.
AEMO predicts big issues
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) says wholesale power costs hit unprecedented levels in the three months to June 30.
Energy body details need
The Australian Resources & Energy Employer Association (AREEA) says Australia’s oil and gas industries need thousands of additional workers by 2027.
ANAO slams regional spend
The audit office says the Morrison Government gave Nationals seats an extra $104 million in funding, often against departmental advice.
Diverse STEM scheme opens
The Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has opened applications for its new women in STEM program.
Labour drought surveyed
A recent survey suggests labour shortages have hurt sales at 44 per cent of firms.
Trains slow in rail action
Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) workers in Sydney have walked off the job again.
CSIRO sees defining trends
Australia’s top science body has laid out the seven ‘megatrends’ it thinks will define the next 20 years.
Target fail foreseen
The Albanese Government’s emissions target could be wiped out by new coal and gas projects.
Disease scan expanded
The government says it will start scanning every single package from Indonesia and China for biosecurity threats including foot-and-mouth disease.