Tag: Government and Politics
Allawi edges ahead of PM again in Iraq poll
Secularist Iyad Allawi has edged ahead of Shi'ite prime minister Nuri al-Maliki in a neck-and-neck election race that has laid bare the ethnic and sectarian divisions threatening Iraq's fragile stability.[MORE]
Boat intercepted near Christmas Island
A boat with 92 asylum seekers on board has been intercepted off the coast of Western Australia.[MORE]
Defence buys seven new choppers
The Federal Government has signed a $500 million contract with the US Army to procure seven new Chinook helicopters.[MORE]
Fiery Obama drums up health care votes
US president Barack Obama declared Democrats were on the cusp of history amid cresting excitement in Congress ahead of a vote on health reform.[MORE]
Redmond encouraged by poll predictions
A hopeful Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond cast her vote, flanked by supporters this morning.[MORE]
Israel told to cease settlement activity
Israel has been told to stop building settlements and set a target for peace with the Palestinians by 2012.[MORE]
Barnett looking for an ally in SA election
WA Premier, Colin Barnett, believes a Liberal victory in tomorrow's South Australian would be good for the country.[MORE]
New driving simulator tested by Treasurer
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says a new driving simulator should help reduce the road toll.[MORE]
Rann faces protest on poll eve
Mike Rann's final media conference of the SA campaign has been interrupted by protestors.[MORE]
Big names join fight against Indigenous poverty
Some of Australia's leading business people have joined forces to help eliminate Indigenous disadvantage and poverty.[MORE]
Running out of time....
It's the end of the first session of the parliamentary year. Most MPs and senators have already fled the national capital, heading back to their electorates. Now that the US president Barack Obama has postponed his visit, they won't be back until May, seven weeks from now.[MORE]
Federal 'support' for Outback Hwy
The general manager of the Outback Highway Development Council says there is federal support to make a cross-continental road a national project.[MORE]
Tenders called for $19m pipeline
Multi-million dollar works to secure the water supplies of four Lachlan Shire towns have started.[MORE]
Govt vetos probe into health CEO's wage
The Federal Government has ruled out an inquiry into the salary of a senior health executive in south-west Western Australia.[MORE]
Govt hints at boating facilities boost
The Minister for Transport, Simon O'Brien, says the Western Australian Government has "finally realised" the need for enhanced boating facilities in the Kimberley and is working hard to come up with a solution.[MORE]
Former Labor senator appointed to Govt board
Former Labor senator Robert Ray has been appointed to a part-time job as the chairman of the Victorian Managed Insurance Authority board.[MORE]
Government not embracing proposals to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence
The Queensland Government has poured cold water on some recommendations for reducing drunken violence.[MORE]
Council rethinks nursing home transfer
Objections will be raised to the transfer of another state-run nursing home in the Riverina.[MORE]
Mill transformation to boost jobs
More than 60 jobs are expected to be created when a timber plant in north-east Victoria is made into Australia's biggest plywood mill.[MORE]
No ban on discount alcohol advertisements: Treasurer
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the State Government will not support a ban on discount alcohol advertisements. [MORE]
Catholic teachers strike won't affect all schools
Catholic Education says there will be no strike action next week in the schools it operates in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.[MORE]
Gillard gets media free ride: Bishop
Opposition frontbencher Bronwyn Bishop says the media give Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard a "free ride".[MORE]
Polling booths get black plastic and sticky tape
Black plastic and sticky tape have been sent to some South Australian schools so they can cover up plaques before their premises are used as polling booths.[MORE]
Smith pushes for access to Hu trial
The Australian Government says it expects a response from China today about whether consular officials will be allowed into Stern Hu's trial.[MORE]
Rudd still cold on Scientology probe
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is still cold on the idea of a Senate probe into the Church of Scientology.[MORE]
