Tag: Government and Politics
Drought aid snub for Bundarra farmers
Inverell-based Nationals' Senator John Williams will investigate whether Bundarra farmers can appeal against the decision to refuse them Exceptional Circumstances (EC) drought assistance.[MORE]
Public hospitals need more specialist surgery: AMAQ
A group representing Queensland doctors says more operating time in the state's public hospitals should be devoted to specialties like neurosurgery.[MORE]
Nat fundraiser prompts Labor backlash
A political dispute has erupted in the New South Wales South East over a Monaro Nationals Party function to be held in the ACT.[MORE]
LNP denies late drinks affected job
State Opposition MPs have admitted drinking alcohol during a late-night sitting of Parliament this week but deny they were disciplined by the party whip.[MORE]
Minister pours cold water on dam idea
Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding has rejected a proposal to build a dam on the Wentworth River upstream of the Mitchell River in East Gippsland.[MORE]
Australia on internet enemy watchlist
A top media rights watchdog has listed Australia along with Iran and North Korea in a report published on countries that pose a threat of internet censorship.[MORE]
Obama gives Nobel prize money to charity
US president Barack Obama will give his $US1.4 million ($1.5m) Nobel Peace Prize award money to 10 charities, including groups working on Haiti relief and supporting military families.[MORE]
Gujurat mine expansion promises jobs boost
The New South Wales Government has welcomed Indian company Gujurat NRE Coking Coal's decision to invest more funds in a local mine.[MORE]
Parental leave tax a win for small business: MP
Federal Member for Gilmore Joanna Gash says a tax to fund a parental leave scheme would not deter businesses from hiring women.[MORE]
Painting a picture of politics
Just like a painting, you have to stare a while to see what's really happening in politics.[MORE]
Candidate hopeful shrugs off CMC probe
The Whitsunday regional Mayor says a Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) investigation will not hinder his chances of contesting this year's federal election.[MORE]
Opposition slams 'objectionable' land acquisition plan
Sweeping powers to acquire land are being considered for a new authority to drive urban renewal in Sydney.[MORE]
Security guards allowed high-powered guns
The Greens have criticised new regulations which mean security guards can now carry high-powered firearms.[MORE]
Govt to fund construction of new rental homes
The State Government will fund the construction of 4,500 new private rental homes to ease Victoria's tightening rental market.[MORE]
Parliament removes time limit on asbestos claims
State Parliament has passed laws removing the restriction on the amount of time sufferers of asbestos-related diseases have to claim compensation.[MORE]
Biden moves to salvage Middle East peace talks
Joe Biden scrambles to salvage peace talks between Israel and Palestinian leaders, despite an ongoing row over new Jewish housing in east Jerusalem.[MORE]
Insulation fault suspected in latest house fire
Fire investigators will sift through the ruins of a family home in western Sydney this morning, amid suspicions faulty insulation could have set it on fire.[MORE]
The education devolution
The NSW education budget must be a concern for teachers, parents and politicians.[MORE]
All roads lead to the Senate
The most obstructionist opposition in 30 years. A long line of Labor ministers vented their frustrations this week over yet another defeat in the Senate.[MORE]
Brain surgery scheduled after delay raised in Parliament
A Brisbane man who has been waiting nine months for urgent surgery has had his operation scheduled for next month, after his case was raised in Queensland Parliament.[MORE]
The human cost of the scrapped CBD Metro
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The New South Wales Government is counting the financial cost of cancelling the Sydney Metro but what about the human cost?[MORE]
Brunker eyes Dawson seat
Whitsunday Mayor Mike Brunker has confirmed he wants to be considered as the Labor candidate for the federal seat of Dawson.[MORE]
Portland group supports wind farm monitoring takeover
The Committee for Portland has backed a call from south-west Victorian councils for the State Planning Department to take over the monitoring of wind farms.[MORE]
Dogs seized from alleged puppy farm
Most of the dogs at an alleged puppy farm near the Brisbane Ranges have been removed after an order from the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).[MORE]
Cameras to monitor CBD crime
Security cameras are being installed in Tamworth's city centre in an effort to reduce crime rates.[MORE]
