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The engagement maturity wake-up call: Why public sector consultation is entering a new era

Jessica Testa — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:52:25 +0000

If your organisation is running more consultations than ever before, yet facing more community resistance, the issue may not be the volume of engagement. It may be the engagement maturity of your organisation.

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Why biomethane deserves a place in Australia’s energy transition

Jessica Testa — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:30:02 +0000

Biomethane is emerging as one of the most credible energy solutions for industry.

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Prefab sprout: NSW calls for pre-assembled house factories to boost supply

Julian Bajkowski — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:18:57 +0000

NSW backs modular housing factories and pattern-book designs to speed home building, cut costs, and ease construction bottlenecks.

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A farewell to alms: Canada inks $2.5bn over-horizon radar deal with Australia

Julian Bajkowski — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:05:22 +0000

Jindalee Operational Radar Network lands export breakthrough, with the strategic air defence deal boosting Australia's middle-power capability.

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National cabinet signs-off more measures to keep Australia’s trucks moving

Melissa Coade — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:45:49 +0000

The country's top leaders have met to discuss fuel supply and biosecurity measures.

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Inaugural SafeWork NSW Advisory Council appointed

Dan Holmes — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 20:36:31 +0000

SafeWork NSW has taken another step towards independence, with the appointment of its first advisory council.

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WA’s play strategy to boost outcomes for children and families

Melissa Coade — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:23:36 +0000

An expert advisory committee established to create a new play strategy for Western Australia will convene for the first time, with a mission to give each child in the state the best possible start in life.

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Services Australia performance holds steady against growing demand

Dan Holmes — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:14:35 +0000

Services Australia is testing AI in its stack. But that's not what's driving the welfare agency's improved numbers.

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Sick and dead birds reported as avian flu concerns grow

Felicity Neale — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:05:55 +0000

Officials urge the public to report sick animals after a confirmed and suspected case of deadly bird flu, as experts warn of the potential impact on wildlife.

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Case study: Revealing invisible neighbourhoods to city planners

Felicity Neale — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:52:21 +0000

A Rio-led MIT project uses ground lidar and community consent to map favelas (informal settlements), with residents in control.

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