Tag: States and Territories
Parents sue for $18m after babies taken
Figures released by the NSW Government show the number of babies taken from mothers by DoCS is on the rise. [MORE]
Fishing boat scuppered on Moreton Bay
A former fishing boat that will form part of an artificial reef in Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland has been sunk two days earlier than planned.[MORE]
Wind farm figure a mistake
The proponent of a wind farm planned for Penshurst, in south-west Victoria, says it is unsure how big the project will be.[MORE]
Privatisation plan sparks hospital job fears
The Western Australia Health Minister says people will not be left unemployed if services are privatised at Albany's new hospital.[MORE]
Green light for revamped Smiths Beach plans
Canal Rocks has welcomed the Western Australia Environment Minister's approval of a revamped Smiths Beach development near Yallingup, 10 years after plans were first proposed.[MORE]
40yr leases a human rights issue: Yanner
A Queensland Gulf of Carpentaria leader says the State Government's 40 year leases to build Indigenous houses are a human rights issue.[MORE]
NT accused of discriminating against SA renal patients
The Labor Member whose electorate covers South Australia's far north says it is up to the Northern Territory to lift a ban on renal patients from the far north-west Aboriginal lands, not South Australia.[MORE]
Hinchliffe rejects sustainability criticism
Queensland's Planning Minister has rejected suggestions the State Government is obstructing the Sunshine Coast Regional Council's plan to make the region Australia's most sustainable.[MORE]
Qld government blames contractors for schools' asbestos problems
Queensland's Attorney-General Cameron Dick says contractors, not the Government, are to blame for at least one incident involving asbestos at a north Queensland school.[MORE]
Floods have stretched Qld 's resources: Bligh
Premier Bligh says record flooding in regional Queensland has stretched the state's resources.[MORE]
Ex Labor man to run against Snowdon in bush seat
A former Labor Party candidate is the front runner to be the Country Liberals choice to run against Warren Snowdon in the federal seat of Lingiari.[MORE]
Fraser touts regional plan benefits
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the Wide Bay statutory regional plan will create a diverse local economy and protect the region's lifestyle.[MORE]
Nationals' MP set to quit
The long-standing state Member for Orange, Russell Turner, has announced he will not recontest the seat at the next New South Wales election.[MORE]
Premier says relatives are 'exemplary' employees
The Premier, John Brumby is defending the employment of several of his relatives in Labor offices.[MORE]
Panel named for maternity unit review
ACT Health Minister Katy Gallagher has named a panel of four people to review the Territory's public maternity units.[MORE]
Redmond plan to cut government ad spend
Opposition Leader Isobel Redmond has pledged to cut $100 million from the government advertising bill if elected on March 20.[MORE]
Hospital pledge a 'first step'
The Liberal candidate for Chaffey, Tim Whetstone, says a $1.3 million investment in the Renmark Hospital was not designed to cover the reopening of an after-hours service.[MORE]
Public transport boost pledged by ALP
Labor says it will fund $37 million of improvements to Adelaide public transport if it wins on March 20.[MORE]
MPs walk out of Madden email inquiry
The Parliamentary inquiry examining the leaked email from Justin Madden's office has been suspended after a walk out by Opposition MPs.[MORE]
Third asbestos scare in Mackay schools
Students at another Mackay High School may have been exposed to asbestos fibres.[MORE]
Public hospitals need more specialist surgery: AMAQ
A group representing Queensland doctors says more operating time in the state's public hospitals should be devoted to specialties like neurosurgery.[MORE]
Minister pours cold water on dam idea
Victorian Water Minister Tim Holding has rejected a proposal to build a dam on the Wentworth River upstream of the Mitchell River in East Gippsland.[MORE]
Rail disaster escape system stalls
An emergency system to allow train passengers to escape from a crash has been delayed.[MORE]
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]
Expert to address school asbestos fears
The Queensland Government says it will fly an occupational health and safety expert to Mackay next week to speak to more than 2,000 students and teachers who may have been exposed to asbestos.[MORE]
