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Racecourse wall plumbed new flood depths but won't go

Racecourse wall plumbed new flood depths but won't go

Flemington Racecourse's flood wall worsened the impact of flooding for about 240 homes when a major Melbourne river broke its banks in 2022.

Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker

Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker

Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker

Australia briefed on report into killing of aid worker

An Israeli military spokesman says Australia is among the countries that have been presented the report into how their citizens were killed in a Gaza strike.

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

Watchdog confident nation can keep the gas on in winter

There should be enough gas supply to meet demand in the east coast market, as the government commits to working to bringing down prices further for consumers.

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Victoria pushes national summer drowning toll to 99

Victoria pushes national summer drowning toll to 99

A spike in summer drownings in Victoria has pushed the national toll higher but surf lifesavers suggest it could have been much worse.

No plan to get flood victims out of 'temporary' houses

No plan to get flood victims out of 'temporary' houses

The NSW government reacted swiftly but could not meet demand after unprecedented flooding in 2022 and needs a plan to get people into long-term accommodation.

Aussie firms fall short of global net zero standards

Aussie firms fall short of global net zero standards

Large Australian corporations are failing to meet global best practice when it comes to reducing their carbon dioxide emissions, according to a new study.

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.

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Child care and pre-school costs surge across nation

Child care and pre-school costs surge across nation

Child care and pre-school costs surge across nation

Child care and pre-school costs surge across nation

Child care and early education fees have soared, with parents paying nearly 40 per cent more for pre-school programs than they had the previous year.

Mum begged for help before Indigenous son's jail death

Mum begged for help before Indigenous son's jail death

Mum begged for help before Indigenous son's jail death

Mum begged for help before Indigenous son's jail death

An Indigenous man with a history of mental illness was taken off a waiting list for treatment just days before he died in prison, an inquest has heard.

Uvalde victims 'deserved better' from police: review

Uvalde victims 'deserved better' from police: review

Uvalde victims 'deserved better' from police: review

Uvalde victims 'deserved better' from police: review

A scathing report report has criticised responding police for not immediately confronting the gunman at the Uvalde, Texas school shooting in 2022.

Climate department failed to show emissions work: audit

Climate department failed to show emissions work: audit

Climate department failed to show emissions work: audit

Climate department failed to show emissions work: audit

A climate change department had not demonstrated how its policies had contributed to emissions reduction, an auditor-general's report has found.

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Doctors defend seven-day delay for patient results

Delaying patient results could prevent misinformation and distress, doctors say, as the government tries to scrap wait times for scans and medical tests.

Security issues hindering Qld energy companies: report

Security issues hindering Qld energy companies: report

Security issues hindering Qld energy companies: report

Security issues hindering Qld energy companies: report

An Auditor-General's report has found Queensland energy providers are still lagging behind in implementing appropriate security processes.

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

'Culture of fear', politicisation infects public sector

A creeping culture of politicisation, marginalisation, secrecy and fear has been uncovered within the Victorian public service, a report has found.

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Welfare recipients made to sweat on miscalculated debts

Public servants responsible for welfare payments have been told to hurry up and rectify the situation for those who were slugged with unlawful Centrelink debt.

Qld police to miss recruitment target: audit

Demand for police is increasing while the service offers no strategic approach to workforce planning, an auditor-general's report has found.

Police fall short on festival strip search training

Many police conducting strip searches at music festivals do not have specialist training and keep inadequate records, a review has revealed.

Boys' mistreatment prompts action on disability report

Five recommendations put forward by the disability royal commission will be adopted fully or in principle by the Queensland government.

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Chinese demand boosts record Aussie agriculture exports

Australian agricultural exports have hit a record high for a second year, as China stays the number one destination, fuelled by continued demand for crops.

Northern summer the hottest ever measured: UN agency

The UN's World Meteorological Organization says August is estimated to have been around 1.5C warmer than the pre-industrial average.

Child abuse inquiry hands over final report

The 3500-page final report of a Tasmanian inquiry examining child sexual abuse in state-run institutions will be made public in late September.

NSW uni receives two sexual misconduct reports a week

A top NSW university has reported receiving more than 100 sexual misconduct reports in one year, as the sector grapples with pressure to act more quickly.

Human rights group blows whistle on protection failures

Analysis by the Human Rights Law Centre has found federal protections have not led to a single successful decision in favour of a whistleblower.

Landmark report puts climate at centre of economy

Climate change and the transition to a net-zero economy lies at the heart of the Intergenerational Report released by the Albanese government.

Ageing population, climate to change face of economy

Australians 40 years from now will live longer and have fewer children while the country's economy becomes greener, a landmark reports shows.

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