Tag: States and Territories
Revamp not relegation for Events NSW: Premier
The New South Wales Premier, Kristina Keneally says she will still be involved in the state's leading events body despite creating a new ministerial portfolio for major events.[MORE]
Minister defends action on social housing projects
The Planning Minister, Justin Madden has defended the decision to fast-track social housing projects in Coburg and Geelong.[MORE]
Bottle shop wins right to continue 24 hour trading
Consumer Affairs Minister Tony Robinson is disappointed at a VCAT decision that allows a city bottle shop to continue trading around the clock.[MORE]
Lockhart crash victim's dad attacks licence nod
The father of a woman killed in the Lockhart River air crash five years ago says he is appalled by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority's (CASA) decision not to pursue legal action against the airline operators.[MORE]
Public housing land cost 'questionable'
The Queensland Opposition says a decision to build public housing at a far north beach-side suburb is a waste of taxpayers' money.[MORE]
Rocks thrown at anti-abortion poll campaigner
An anti-abortion SA election campaigner has had rocks and a wheelie bin thrown at him in Adelaide.[MORE]
Govt must maintain recycling services: Opposition
The ACT Opposition says it is worried the Government's conflict with Revolve will have an impact on recycling services in Canberra.[MORE]
Corbell considers solutions to court delays
ACT Attorney General Simon Corbell is considering a report on how to improve the efficiency of the Supreme Court. [MORE]
Opposition tries to disrupt pipeline operation
Victoria's Opposition parties will unite in Parliament today, in an attempt to disrupt the operation of the controversial north-south pipeline.[MORE]
SA election candidate dies days short of poll
An Upper House candidate for the SA election Dr Paul Collier has died of a brain haemorrhage.[MORE]
Modbury to get upgrade, whoever wins
Modbury Hospital will be upgraded, whether the ALP or Liberals form the next SA Government.[MORE]
Roadworks dig finds millions of Aboriginal artefacts
Archaeologists say they may have found proof of the oldest and most southerly human habitation in the world at the site of a major road project in Tasmania.[MORE]
Two-fingered salute riles Liberal MP
New South Wales Opposition health spokeswoman Jillian Skinner has demanded an apology from Labor MP Gerard Martin, who she claims used a two-fingered salute across the floor of parliament.[MORE]
Minister forced to clarify caps on land clearing
The Environment Minister, Karl Hampton, has been forced to clarify whether or not there will be a cap on how much land can be cleared in the Daly region.[MORE]
Public's views 'ignored' in zoning decision
The Victorian Government has made its long awaited announcement on future planning arrangements for Mildura's older irrigation area.[MORE]
Cameras to put brakes on speeding trucks
The New South Wales Government is to roll out point-to-point speed cameras to target speeding trucks at locations including Mount Ousley Road.[MORE]
Irrigators want reform compo
The National Irrigators Council (NIC) has joined the South Australian election debate.[MORE]
Group favours OneSteel boost over Port Bonython
A Whyalla-based community group says investigations into a deep-sea port at Port Bonython should be scrapped in favour of an expansion of the nearby OneSteel operated harbour.[MORE]
Funds target sporting facilities
A number of sporting facilities in north-west Western Australia have received money under the latest round of community sport and recreation funding.[MORE]
'Commonsense' fix urged to dialysis dilemma
Aboriginal groups say the Northern Territory and South Australian governments are refusing to take responsibility for the critical shortage of dialysis places in Alice Springs.[MORE]
Health Dept backs hospital services
The Northern Territory Department of Health has defended the standard of medical services at the Tennant Creek Hospital.[MORE]
Thousands protest against asset sales
More than 4,000 workers have rallied through the streets of Brisbane over the State Government's privatisation plans.[MORE]
UDIA urges agreement on Palmview plans
The Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) is urging the Queensland Government and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to quickly reach an agreement on the Palmview residential development.[MORE]
NSW to sell-off waste business
The New South Wales Government is proceeding with the sale of another state-owned business.[MORE]
Industry and Qld government 'agree' on land valuations
The Queensland Government says it has reached an agreement with industry on changes to land valuations.[MORE]
