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Government funding will soon start flowing to agencies in real-time.
ALGA boosts asset reporting
A new partnership has been formed to address Australia’s $30 billion national local government infrastructure backlog.
Drought money 'rort' alleged
A $10 million federal grant awarded to the City of Launceston has been labelled “pork barrelling”.
Greens slam Hydro Tas links
Hydro Tasmania's consulting business has been criticised for its actions in Africa.
Whistleblower's charges trimmed
The Commonwealth has dumped 42 charges against an ATO whistleblower.
Arrests over fintech misconduct
A former fintech star has been engulfed in a massive misconduct case.
PM re-heats defense spend
The Federal Government re-announced billions in existing military spending this week.
Arrests over alleged grift
Federal authorities have frozen millions in assets after three public servants allegedly conspired to influence IT contracts.
Green 'lawfare' denied
Research suggests major developments are not regularly held up because of legal challenges to environmental approvals.
CSG saps farmers' cover
Australia's largest insurance company says farmers with coal seam gas (CSG) infrastructure on their property will not be covered for public liability.
HomeBuilder stalls early
The Federal Government still does not have agreement for its $25,000 HomeBuilder subsidy scheme.
Union says metals hinge on plan
The ACTU says the Federal Government is putting the metals industry at risk with its lack of any emissions policy.
Atlassian plans wood HQ
Australian tech firm Atlassian has announced plans to build the world's tallest hybrid timber tower for its new headquarters.
Minister denies welfare rise
The Social Services Minister has denied reports that the JobSeeker unemployment payment will rise by $75 a week...
Scams swindle $630m
Scammers used new technologies to rip about $630 million off Australians last year.
Coal firms getting collective
A mining lobby and coalition of coal producers could be authorised to collectively negotiate with the Port of Newcastle.
Fitbit bid questioned
Regulators are concerned about the amount of data Google would have access to if its buys Fitbit.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.