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Rio Tinto says a large solar farm will feed its new iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
Robodebt warning in welfare change
The Federal Government says its latest efforts to stop welfare overpayment will cost about $30 million.
Authorities reflect on wage theft
More major retailers have been slammed for underpaying their staff.
Public probed for wage theft changes
Attorney-General Christian Porter is considering punishments in his push to criminalise wage theft.
'Sports rorts' claims denied
Concerning new details have emerged about the Federal Government’s two sports rorts.
Fintech sandbox expanded
The Federal Government has passed laws to extend the fintech regulatory sandbox.
Telco merger moves ahead
The Federal Court has given the green light to a proposed merger of TPG and Vodafone.
Feds smooth path to drought money
The Federal Government says it is cutting red tape for drought support payments.
NDIS access has slow postcodes
Investigations have found that children's access to disability funding appears to depend on where they live.
Calombaris calls in KordaMentha
Former reality TV host George Calombaris says he is “personally devastated” after placing his restaurant empire into administration.
Canavan cut off lobby probe
It has been revealed that former resources minister Matt Canavan delayed releasing documents about meetings with coal lobbyists until he resigned, cutting off a freedom of information request.
Aged care stats stay secret
The Federal Government has blocked a law that would have made nursing homes reveal staff and food budgets.
Robodebt warning revealed
The Federal Government was told some ‘robodebts’ are illegal on the same day it suspended the scheme.
Brokers yoked to best interests
New legislation means mortgage brokers will be forced to act in consumers' best interests or face stronger penalties.
Second 'sports rort' emerges
The Federal Government is being accused of a second ‘sports rort’, this time with a $150 million fund ...
Adani fined for false claims
Mining giant Adani has received a criminal conviction over “false or misleading” documents ...
Big donation disappears
The Liberal party is struggling to explain deleting records of a $165,000 donation from a friendly company.
Donation flows detailed
The AEC has released donations disclosures for 2018-19, showing the multi-million-dollar war chests for last year’s federal election.
Heston restaurant owes $4.5m
The exclusive Dinner by Heston restaurant owes employees at least $4.5 million.
New rort emerges
The Coalition has again been accused of spreading government funds to friendly electorates.