Tag: Government and Politics
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]
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]
