Tag: Community and Society
Man faces court over 400 child porn images
A 45-year-old Waramanga man charged with possessing child pornography has appeared in the ACT Magistrates Court.[MORE]
High-rises flagged along Sydney metro
The New South Wales Government has endorsed the building of high-density developments around rail stations in Sydney's inner west if a new metro line goes ahead.[MORE]
Baby given back to parents after alleged ecstasy poisoning
A baby girl has been handed back into the care of her parents, who have faced court charged with causing her grievous bodily harm.[MORE]
Parentline expanded to rural Qld communities
The Queensland Government has announced it is allocating $3 million dollars to expand a parenting program into rural, regional and isolated communities.[MORE]
Summer youth program promotes coastal care
The State Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) hopes a summer program will encourage younger generations to appreciate the coastline of south-west Victoria.[MORE]
Economic downturn prompts job seeking: job agency
An employment agency says there has been a rise in the number of people trying to find work in the Bundaberg region in Queensland because they are concerned about the economic downturn.[MORE]
Mining heavyweights restart talks over Qld job losses
Mining company Xstrata and the mining union are back in the Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) in Brisbane over the axing of jobs at a central Queensland mine.[MORE]
Regional bus fares rise 8.5 pc
New South Wales regional bus fares have risen by 8.5 per cent this week due to increased fuel costs and a driver pay rise.[MORE]
Vic parents face Qld court over baby drug incident
A Victorian couple appear in a Qld court charged with giving their baby ecstasy.[MORE]
NSW Govt denies high-rise metro plan
The New South Wales Government has denied reports it has begun planning high-rise developments around the proposed metro rail line for Sydney's inner west.[MORE]
Underage drinking gaining momentum on Magnetic Island: police
Queensland police say Magnetic Island is developing a reputation for young people behaving badly with 18 people fined for under age drinking on the island on New Years Eve.[MORE]
Shire growth dependent on land release approval: Port Stephens Mayor
The Port Stephens Mayor says the shire's future growth will be hindered if the New South Wales Planning Minister continues stalling rezoning plans for three large land release areas.[MORE]
'Vanguard of change' Jim Downing dies
The Federal Labor Member for Lingiari, Warren Snowdon, has paid tribute to the late Jim Downing for his service to Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.[MORE]
Gold Coast councillor supports adult shop regulations
A Gold Coast City councillor says he supports a plan to stop adult shops opening near schools and childcare centres in Queensland.[MORE]
New recruits flock to ADF
The Australian Defence Force says there has been a 20 per cent increase in the numbers of people seeking to enlist.[MORE]
Newcastle building blast leaves community groups stranded
Community groups operating out of a Port Stephens building in New South Wales, damaged by a weekend gas blast, have been told it will be at least six weeks before repairs are complete.[MORE]
Woodend childcare centre to remain open
A childcare centre in Woodend in Victoria which was expected to close this month will remain open.[MORE]
Don't lock kids in cars, warns Govt
Parents are being warned about the dangers of locking children in cars during hot weather. [MORE]
Call for pre-paid smart cards to curb problem gambling
Anti-gambling campaigners are calling for the introduction of pre-paid smart cards to set a limit on how much can be lost.[MORE]
IR talks to resume on mining job cuts
Talks will resume in Brisbane between the mining union and Xstrata on job losses.[MORE]
Australia could accept US detainees as POWs: law expert
A military law expert believes the possible transfer of Guantanamo Bay detainees to Australia could cause legal issues for the Federal Government.[MORE]
5yo, 6yo try to elope to Africa
Two German children aged five and six have been stopped by police from travelling to Africa to elope.[MORE]
Australian Jews slam 'inhuman' Gaza conflict
More than 100 Australian Jews have signed a letter describing Israel's military action in Gaza as disproportionate.[MORE]
Australia has 'moral responsibility' to take Guantanamo inmates
The Federal Government has been urged to show some "moral courage" and accept former Guantanamo inmates from the United States.[MORE]
Parents charged after baby swallows dangerous drug
Police in far north Queensland have charged the parents of a two-and-a-half-month-old baby girl with grievous bodily harm after their child was taken to Cairns hospital in a critical condition.[MORE]
