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Experts say that as dry days increase and water supplies disappear, large part of the Middle East and North Africa will become unliveable.
Funds flow to security over safety
This week’s federal budget has been slammed for failing women, children and victims of domestic violence.
Warnings raised on NDIS re-jig
Health advocates say the Government should not sell welfare short to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
AirAsia fault claims surface
Australian passengers were flying on a faulty Indonesian jet for up to a year before it crash, reports this week claim.
Coroner calls for hot work standards
Queensland’s coroner has urged industries to stop outdoor work in extreme heat to prevent worker deaths.
Bold claims at May Day rallies
There were loud assertions from unions at May Day rallies over the weekend as they pledged to maintain their various fights.
Centrelink crisis sees students left out
Possibly tens of thousands of Student Payment claims have been “auto-rejected” by Centrelink, insiders claim.
Facebook bucks tech stock trend
Facebook’s big figures have halted a run of poor results for tech stocks.
Fines land after pain pill scam
The maker of Nurofen, Reckitt Benckiser, has been fined $1.7 million for its ‘targeted’ pain-relief products.
Sinodinos steers clear of money probe
Federal Government frontbencher Arthur Sinodinos is standing by his decision not to front a Senate committee.
UN called in island's identity fight
The 2,000 residents of Norfolk Island say Australia is trying to “re-colonise” their tiny South Pacific home.
Van ban in planning
Some councils along the New South Wales north coast could soon ban camper vans emblazoned with offensive slogans.
Asylum deal shattered in PNG
Asylum seekers may be able to claim damages from the Australian government following a ruling by the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Supreme Court.
Climate cuts land at CSIRO
The CSIRO has unveiled its formal restructuring plans, which include more than 275 job cuts.
SA work plan aims at baby-boomers
South Australia is looking to get the most out of the $3 trillion baby boomer market in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.
Beaconsfield review calls for more
Nearly 10 years after the Beaconsfield mine collapse left one worker dead and two others trapped underground, safety laws are still not strong enough.
Moves to stop doctor shopping
Victoria has put up $30 million to stop doctor and prescription “shopping”.
QLD closing costly loopholes
The Queensland Government has passed laws to avoid having to pick up the tab when big firms fail.
State makes bigger coal claim
The Victorian Government will take more royalties from some of the least efficient power stations in the country.
Stronger stance taken on steel dumps
The Federal Government has moved to combat the oversupply of Chinese steel.
Banks' bubble-boosting unveiled
An explosive report has revealed fraud and number-fudging is rife in the banking system.