Tag: Government and Politics
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]
Forestry Minister says no to logging stop
Western Australian Forestry Minister Terry Redman has rejected a call by an independent Liberal MP to halt the logging of south-west native forests.[MORE]
Radiation results give health all-clear
The Western Australian Government says the results of a radiation survey prove there is no health risk from a decommissioned uranium testing site near Kalgoorlie.[MORE]
Green group urges solar scheme dialogue
The Sunshine Coast Environment Council (SCEC) says the Queensland Government must consult the solar sector as it creates an alternative solar hot water rebate program. [MORE]
Casey councillor faces charges over leak
A Casey councillor could be prosecuted for improperly giving sensitive information to a newspaper about a rival's bid for a contract.[MORE]
Senate demands federal action over dialysis dilemma
The Senate has voted in favour of a Greens' motion calling on the Federal Government to intervene in a deadlock between the South Australian and Northern Territory governments over renal dialysis patients.[MORE]
Health incentive scheme has merit: Premier
The West Australian Premier, Colin Barnett, says the Federal Government's proposed hospital incentive scheme is encouraging.[MORE]
Rally calls for inquest into Aboriginal death in custody
There are calls for a full coronial inquiry into the death of a young Aboriginal remand prisoner in Brisbane.[MORE]
Legal action launched over Xstrata discharge
Mining giant Xstrata says it has been advised the State Government has begun legal action over the discharge of water from a north-west Queensland mine.[MORE]
Water restrictions ease
Water restrictions around most parts of the Mackay region have been relaxed.[MORE]
East Point developer withdraws legal proceedings
Legal proceedings have been withdrawn in the Planning and Environment Court to change development conditions for the controversial East Point development in Mackay.[MORE]
Council snubs affordable housing plan
Gympie Mayor Ron Dyne says the decision to knock back an affordable housing development application in Gympie was based on town planning laws.[MORE]
Mayor defends apartment block development
Fraser Coast Regional Council says its approval of a multi-level apartment block in Hervey Bay does not conflict with planning restrictions.[MORE]
Fears aired for waste tender process
There is a call for calm amongst Shoalhaven councillors in amid big changes to the handling of waste services.[MORE]
Brisbane man waiting for urgent brain surgery
The State Opposition says a Brisbane man has been waiting nine months for urgent brain surgery that was supposed to happen within 30 days.[MORE]
NSW bucks the trend with falling unemployment
New South Wales is the only state to have recorded a fall in its unemployment rate last month.[MORE]
Rudd, Abbott 'running scared on Scientology'
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has slammed the major parties for blocking his moves for an inquiry into the Church of Scientology.[MORE]
Arsenic found in children's toenail clippings
Ballarat University researchers say council run clean-up programs of old mine sites in the goldfields in central Victoria have prevented high levels of arsenic in children.[MORE]
Labor pledge to extend tank rebate
Labor says it will extend a $200 rebate for household rainwater tanks to include those which are not plumbed into a house.[MORE]
