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A study commissioned by the Australian Local Government Association says local councils around the country are underfunding the maintenance of their roads.

Infrastructure body shifted as QLD councils learn the trade

Queensland councils have taken hold of the reins on the state’s infrastructure and engineering advisory service.

Miners say they pay the bills, even without MRRT boosts

As the Minerals Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) is collapsed by the Government’s repeal bill, the Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has launched a report claiming it contributes billions to local communities regardless of the tax.

NSW moves to put lid on Crown Lands

Legislation is making its way through the New South Wales Upper House to amend the Crown Lands Act, in an effort to protect licence agreements for hundreds of farmers.

Public sector concern over QLD work law shift

Changes to industrial relations laws have been called “WorkChoices for Queensland,” but the state’s Attorney-General says public servants’ entitlements will stay.

Watchdog wants new tag, bigger teeth

Tasmania's Integrity Commission wants to take on certain police powers to enhance its corruption investigations.

Xenophon puts hard word on AFP, gets half response

South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon has taken the Australian Federal Police to task over their practice of monitoring MPs phone activity.

Better science hopes to save billions

Even under the most modest global warming scenarios, extreme El Niño years will occur twice as often – a new report from the University of New South Wales says.

Blood tests to assess brain bumps' effect

Blood tests may soon be used to accurately diagnose concussion and predict long term cognitive disability, heralding a quick and easy way to check for life-threatening damage.

Chevron funds Barrow Island bug book

A new book has added 25 species to the thousands which inhabit a small island area off the north west of Australia.

Claims of impending cuts; an excuse for no attrition

The Federal Government has accused the former Labor-led government of planning to cut thousands of public service jobs, without telling the public or making budgetary allowances for redundancies.

Freshwater fish fighters rally to plan next waves

The nation’s leading freshwater fish ecologists have gathered to discuss threats to freshwater fish species at a symposium attracting close to 100 delegates from across the country.

Study shows special role for general care

New research says non-specialist health workers play a big role in improving many areas of health for developing nations.

Australia's relief efforts lifted

In the wake of the Typhoon Haiyan crisis in the Philippines, the efforts of transport, logistics and emergency management crews are keeping people alive.

Billions banked on bus-rail build

The Queensland Government has unveiled plans to build a $5 billion dual bus and train tunnel across 5.4 kilometres of Brisbane’s CBD.

Cyclist safety taken up by Toll trucks

Two groups often seen as arch-nemeses of road-sharing situations have linked together in the name of safety.

Hyundai's hydro debut set

For years people have said that the only real replacement for internal combustion engines would be a hydrogen-driven motor, but that is too far off. Not anymore.

Jobs lost as mine slowing flows to supplier's pockets

Hundreds have lost their jobs as prominent mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar continues to feel the strain of a not-quite-booming resources sector.