Tag: States and Territories
Bartlett pulp mill stance a sham: Oppn
The Tasmanian Premier's 'line in the sand' on the $2 billion Gunns pulp mill has been declared a fraud.[MORE]
Backflip: trout hatchery to remain open
The New South Wales Government has reversed its mini-budget decision to close a trout hatchery at Jindabyne in the Snowy Mountains, in the face of strong opposition from one of its own MPs. [MORE]
Costa refuses to waive water charges
The State Water Minister says he is open to irrigators' suggestions about dealing with fixed water charges, but he still will not be waiving them.[MORE]
SA sex laws change
The legal definition of what constitutes consent to sexual activity in South Australia has been tightened.[MORE]
Anger mounts over mini-Budget cuts
The New South Wales Government is continuing to come under fire from the Opposition and farmers over its decision to close up to five grain rail lines in the state's west, as part of its costcutting mini-Budget. [MORE]
Gallagher welcomes extra health funding
ACT Health Minister Katie Gallagher has welcomed a reported increase in hospital funding from the Commonwealth.[MORE]
MP defends Wollongong's reputation
The federal Member for Cunningham, Sharon Bird, says the Federal Opposition is contributing to a mythology that Wollongong is inherently a bad place.[MORE]
Community to have say in Bulli Hospital review
A review of Bulli Hospital by the New South Wales Government is to have input from business, union and community groups.[MORE]
Rann to discuss Nyrstar future under emissions trading
South Australian Premier Mike Rann will hold discussions with the operators of the Port Pirie smelter today.[MORE]
Govt undecided on nickel export move
The Western Australian Government says it has not decided whether to endorse the Esperance Port's move to end the bulk export of nickel.[MORE]
Jacobs to review anti-smoking policy
The Western Australian Minister for Mental Health says programs to quit smoking should be introduced as part of patient treatment when it is appropriate.[MORE]
Frustration over teacher strike
SA parents have express frustration at the lack of notice given about the cancellation of today's teachers' strike.[MORE]
Disabled lack vital equipment: Report
A parliamentary inquiry has found about 37,000 Tasmanians with a disability lack vital equipment.[MORE]
Gunns drops bid for wood supply compo
The timber company Gunns has confirmed it will not be seeking an extension to its Sovereign Risk Agreement with the Tasmanian Government.[MORE]
Warning to Lithgow power workers about privatisation
The New South Wales Greens are warning power station workers in Lithgow that the State Government has not dropped its plan to privatise electricity.[MORE]
Govt looks for airline to service western routes
The New South Wales Government is seeking a new operator to take over western air routes being abandoned by Regional Express (Rex).[MORE]
NSW to 'negotiate' for federal hospital funds
The NSW Govt says it would publish information about the state's hospitals for extra federal funding.[MORE]
Ombudsman warning over workload increase
The Tasmanian Ombudsman has called for more resources, saying his office may not be able to investigate all complaints if the workload continues to climb.[MORE]
Skinner fears for hospital revamp
The Opposition health spokeswoman, Jillian Skinner, says stage three of Lismore Base Hospital's redevelopment is likely to be deferred and could be dropped altogether.[MORE]
Ombudsman's Taser report 'inaccurate'
A Taser supply company has rejected a report that suggests the weapon may have caused a man's death.[MORE]
Cracks showing in canal estate support: Oppn
Tasmania's Opposition parties have seized on a government backbencher's comments about Walker Corporation's controversial Ralphs Bay development near Hobart.[MORE]
Financial crisis puts new taxes on the table
The Treasurer Michael Aird is not ruling out new taxes as Tasmania faces financial circumstances he is calling exceptional.[MORE]
Aircraft noise under investigation after resident uproar
Aircraft noise over the northern Canberra suburb of Hackett will come under official scrutiny after complaints by residents.[MORE]
Worker fatigue newest hurdle as Qld braces for more storms
Authorities are worried that emergency workers will be exhausted if more severe storms hit Queensland's south-east.[MORE]
Canning recycled water plan 'would save taxpayers money'
The Qld Water Commission says cancelling recycled water could save taxpayers money.[MORE]
