Tag: Government and Politics
Oakeshott accused of ignoring parts his electorate
Rob Oakeshott is being accused of ignoring areas in the southern part of his Lyne electorate.[MORE]
Tanner jumps ship, from parliament to private equity
Former finance minister Lindsay Tanner has been appointed special advisor to the Australian arm of global corporate advisory firm Lazard.[MORE]
Residents group threatens backlash over Caloundra development
A Sunshine Coast residents' group is predicting widespread opposition if the Queensland Government takes control of planning for the Caloundra South residential development.[MORE]
Committee raises questions over carbon capture
A Victorian parliamentary committee has found there are still more questions than answers about the potential of storing carbon in soil.[MORE]
Opposition plans to lower home stamp duty
The Victorian Opposition plans to bring in lower stamp duty fees for home buyers if it wins the November election.[MORE]
More than 90pc meeting education benchmarks in SA
Education Minister Jay Weatherill says SA is ranked about fourth in literacy and numeracy test results.[MORE]
NSW students perform well in NAPLAN tests
Students in New South Wales have performed well in national numeracy and literacy tests.[MORE]
Dorset council vies for slice of regional cash
Tasmania's north-east is preparing its bid for a share of a multi-billion dollar regional funding package.[MORE]
Qld improves but still rates poorly in NAPLAN
The latest NAPLAN tests show Qld is in equal sixth position in the country, on a par with WA but ahead of the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Government to help repair flood damage
The Victorian Government is reassuring regional councils it will help them to rebuild critical infrastructure damaged during the floods. [MORE]
Minister approves power station changes
Changes to the infrastructure of a $700 million gas-fired power station to be built at Wellington have been approved by New South Wales Planning Minister Tony Kelly.[MORE]
Four far north Qld schools to stay open
The Queensland Government has announced four primary schools in the state's far north will now stay open for the next three years after there were doubts they would continue. [MORE]
Senator's son sentenced over drug offences
The eldest son of Greens Senator-elect Lee Rhiannon has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 months periodic detention on drugs charges.[MORE]
$5m for renal dialysis at Maryborough hospital
There is welcome reprieve for Fraser Coast dialysis patients after the Queensland Government announced millions in funding for the Maryborough hospital.[MORE]
MP won't comment on assault sentencing
The Member for Rockhampton, Robert Schwarten, says it is not his place to criticise sentences handed down by magistrates and judges.[MORE]
Police back push for CCC to target organised crime
West Australian police have backed the State Government's moves to give the Corruption and Crime Commission greater powers to combat organised crime.[MORE]
Bartlett under the pump to curb petrol prices
The Tasmanian Opposition has accused the Premier of failing in his promise to keep fuel prices in check.[MORE]
Orange Council to chase Labor promise next week
The Orange City Council will give the Federal Government a week to settle into office before chasing money promised for its Macquarie water pipeline.[MORE]
Hunter hospital rates high in Bureau report
A report on patient opinions shows a Hunter Valley hospital that was once earmarked for closure is the best performing hospital in New South Wales.[MORE]
ICAC recommends councils tighten recruitment process
The Coonamble Shire Council has adopted new employment processes after a former employee lied on a job application.[MORE]
Council considers Rutherford industrial zone expansion
Public comment is being sought on plans to expand the Rutherford industrial zone, which would create hundreds of new jobs.[MORE]
Showgrounds rezoning to meet changing needs: Govt
Rezoning the Adelaide Showgrounds will allow for their transformation, says the SA Government.[MORE]
Grylls must explain dealings with Palmer
The WA state opposition is continuing its pursuit of the Regional Development Minister, Brendon Grylls, over his failure to release details of meetings with the mining magnate Clive Palmer. [MORE]
Sydney Muslims celebrate end of Ramadan
Thousands of Muslim Australians have gathered in Sydney to mark the end of Ramadan. [MORE]
$20m plan aims to boost Riverland
Retirement living, tourism, business development, education and the food and beverage industries as seen as the way forward for the South Australian Riverland.[MORE]
