An acoustic system that can locate spy submarines is being adapted to test a leak detection system for Sydney’s water network.
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Author: Judy Skatssoon
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New trauma, assault laws to protect emergency workers
New legislation boosts protection and trauma compensation for the nation's frontline emergency workers.
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CSIRO finds Inland Rail a boon for agriculture
CSIRO research has found the nation’s largest rail infrastructure project connecting regional Australia could save agriculture up to $70 million a year.
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$67 million for digital identity
The federal government has announced $67 million for the MyGovID initiative as it seeks to reassure critics.
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Stronger role for APS Commissioner: review panel
An independent review of the public service has proposed a stronger role for the APS Commissioner as “head of people”.
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Calls for strategic maritime fleet
Unions and industry have put forward the case for the creation of an Australian maritime fleet that would offer strategic national interest benefits.
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Reporting to go fully digital with new portal
All Commonwealth bodies will have to publish their annual reports on a public website from the end of this year.
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‘Era of disasters’ poses challenge for governments
Experts are urging governments to act swiftly in response to the threat of coastal inundation and other climate change-related disasters.
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Transport safety investigations stall
The national transport safety agency is getting less efficient at investigating accidents and safety incidents.
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Complaints flood into NT corruption watchdog
The Northern Territory’s first corruption commissioner says he has received reports of serious corruption in his first 100 days.