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Department spends $300k on office plants

Exclusive: DFAT spent over $300,000 maintaining office gardens while Labor cuts $6.4bn from public service. Read the shocking details about taxpayer-funded greenery.

Council Foots $44k Bill for Shark Net Whale Death

Wollongong residents are paying $44,000 to remove a humpback whale killed by a NSW government shark net. The council's request for state funding was denied despite dangerous removal conditions.

Australia's GP Access Crisis Deepens

Despite government promises, bulk-billing GPs remain scarce. Discover why Australians struggle to find affordable healthcare and what it means for families.

Tribunal secures NDIS funding for SA 9-year-old

A South Australian family needed a tribunal to secure NDIS funding for their child, highlighting systemic flaws. Discover why human connection is vital for the scheme's vision.

$100k Liberal net zero meeting sparks outrage

Sunrise's Nat Barr clashes with Senator Bridget McKenzie over $100,000+ Liberal net zero meeting costs as climate policy threatens Coalition unity. Download the 7NEWS app.

Westpac funds 1,750+ female entrepreneurs

Discover how Westpac's $1 billion initiative is helping female founders like Caitlyn Mefflin and Suzuko Ozaki overcome banking hurdles to launch and grow successful Australian businesses.

Lobbyist pays $13k for dinner with ministers

Invasive Species Council CEO Jack Gough paid over $13,000 to dine with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher, advocating for millions in environmental biosecurity funding to combat fire ants and feral deer.

WA Senator Reveals GST Floor Reality

Senator Dean Smith exposes why WA's GST floor isn't the victory it seems. Discover the hidden costs and political compromises affecting Western Australia's financial future.

BHP funds $10M Pilbara habitat at Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo is set for a $10 million transformation with a new immersive Pilbara habitat, funded by BHP. The learning space, opening 2028, will showcase native wildlife. Learn more about this exciting development.

Police Commissioner defends helicopter use

Victoria Police Commissioner Mike Bush responds to allegations he used taxpayer-funded helicopter flights for personal trips with his wife, defending the transport as necessary for official duties.

UOW Liberal Arts Program Expands with Ramsay Funding

The University of Wollongong's innovative Western Civilisation degree expands with new Liberal Arts major, supported by Ramsay Centre funding, offering students unique interdisciplinary education opportunities.

$600k boost to fix Perth's builder shortage crisis

The McGowan government is throwing a $600,000 lifeline to housing industry groups in a bold move to combat Perth's severe builder shortage and accelerate construction across Western Australia.

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