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Power struggle: why fixing NZ’s ‘broken’ electricity market is such a formidable challenge
ANZ admits widespread misconduct and agrees to pay $240 million in penalties
Update: media coverage of critical incident radio communications
Wellington’s Watts Peninsula reserve confirmed
How Communities Can Bridge Digital Divide
Just 6% of mass murders are by women. Here’s how, when and why they kill
Murdoch resolves succession drama – a win for Lachlan; a loss for public interest journalism
Funding relief for journalists keeping Australians informed
High Court decision is a vindication for award-winning journalism
New Bill For Future-focused TAFE SA
High Court grants ASIC special leave to appeal Block Earner decision
Yes, freedom of information laws need updating, but not like the government is proposing
Universities & Government must heed historic student referendum on Gaza
Consultation paper aims to strengthen higher education regulation
Consultation on stage two public sector whistleblower reforms
Councillors to face stronger penalties and faster hearings under proposed laws
RBNZ responds to Chief Ombudsman decision – Reserve Bank of New Zealand – Te Pūtea Matua
Blow to health and environment as court upholds Scarborough gas project approval
UN experts alarmed by escalating threats against Iran International media workers and their families: Iran
New CEF report calls for slashing of diesel fossil fuel subsidy to decarbonise mining, boost productivity; Fortescue backs reform
Associations And Co-operatives Bill Passes Parliament
Strengthening University Regulator’s Powers
Union welcomes NSW parliamentary inquiry into university governance
Mandatory Reporting Directions And Guidelines
PointsBet Holdings Limited – Panel Accepts Undertaking and Declines to Make Declaration
USU Slams Coffs Harbour Council Secrecy: Union Exposes Alarming Priorities
ABC International Development launches international media networking platform
Statement – Workers compensation legislation
Monthly Update: August 2025
A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about
SSO Litigation Expert Named As New District Court Judge
Peak medical body applauds UNSW psychiatrist’s leadership in mental health
Premier Minns must back his words with action and reject dangerous gun bill in full
UPDATE: Kaiwaka Incident
Governments are becoming increasingly secretive. Here’s how they can be made to be more transparent
CFMEU Commission Of Inquiry Underway
The company tax regime is a roadblock to business investment. Here’s what needs to change
CLP brings NT into the modern era with defamation law overhaul
Commonwealth Ombudsman report on the operation of the Public Interest Disclosure Act
Public Service Act changes ending long term planning, diversity and inclusion and pay equity
Labor can’t justify millions put into the horse racing industry, yet won’t rule out renewing their funding deal
Government urged to act on AI and stop theft of nation’s creative assets as critical productivity talks approach
Greens demand greater transparency after Albanese Government ranked among worst on document releases
Council Submits LGAQ Motion To Tackle Costs Of Crime
Stronger privacy and data sharing laws to protect individuals
Stronger Privacy And Data Sharing Laws To Protect
IT Company Owner-operator Faces Court
Why it’s not a problem that dinosaurs are sold for millions of dollars – art historian