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Would a fourth tier of government improve planning?
Planning

Would a fourth tier of government improve planning?

An expert from Griffith University has pointed to Tokyo as a model that could help improve urban planning in Australia.

  • by Felicity Caldwell

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Queensland government jobs program hit with fraudulent claims
Employment

Queensland government jobs program hit with fraudulent claims

There have been 50 alleged fraud cases connected to Queensland's Back to Work program.

  • by Felicity Caldwell
Turnbull government working on major clean energy target redesign
Federal

Turnbull government working on major clean energy target redesign

Revised target will likely fall short of existing renewable energy target for 2030.

  • by James Massola
Ian Reid, aged 20, in Vietnam.
National

Push for Brisbane Vietnam veteran to be awarded the Victoria Cross

An Australian soldier fighting in the Vietnam War ignored standing procedures to save an injured friend.

  • by Tom McIlroy
Australia has one of the lowest rates of public education funding and graduates in science fields, according to the latest OECD report.
Education

OECD finds Australia is falling behind in science graduates

Despite high university attendance rates, Australia has one of the lowest rates of graduates in science fields.

  • by Pallavi Singhal

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        With Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 hitting the shelves and Apple's iPhone 8 not far behind, how will you decide when it's time to give your current phone the flick?

        • by Adam Turner
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        Cronulla have been fined $30,000 and Manly $20,000 by the NRL over post-match outbursts by their coaches.

        • by Chris Barrett
        Denver Broncos defensive tackle Adam Gotsis.
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        Aussie giant steps up in Denver Broncos' win

        The Denver Broncos wanted Adam Gotsis to step up and the big Australian delivered to help his team hold off the Los Angeles Chargers in their NFL season-opener.

        • by Peter Mitchell