Tag: Government and Politics
Public school enrolments 'show faith in system'
The New South Wales Education Minister says new figures showing an increase in enrolments at public schools shows parents have faith in the system. [MORE]
Sacked Qld miners sweat on arbitration hearing outcome
An arbitration hearing on mining job cuts in central Qld continues in Brisbane today.[MORE]
WA Minister to discuss Kimberley liquor bans
Western Australia's Minister for Racing and Gaming, Terry Waldren, will tour the Kimberley next week to discuss the implementation of liquor bans in Aboriginal communities. [MORE]
ATO warns against fraudulent email
The Australian Tax Office has warned there is a fraudulent email being circulated which offers people tax refunds.[MORE]
Gunns welcomes go-ahead, critics expect protests
The timber company Gunns has issued a statement saying it is pleased Acting Prime Minister Julia Gillard has confirmed it can start building its northern Tasmanian pulp mill immediately.[MORE]
SA Govt investments under scrutiny
South Australian Opposition Leader Martin Hamilton-Smith is urging the State Government to reveal the financial position of private companies in which it invests.[MORE]
Govt accused of losing fight against drink driving
The Northern Territory opposition says the Henderson Government is losing the fight against drink driving. [MORE]
Government assurance on Falls delays
The State Government has agreed to ensure the smooth running of Tasmania's biggest music festival.[MORE]
Gunns now a takeover target: Analyst
A Tasmanian pulp and paper analyst says Gunns remains a possible takeover target after getting approval to build its northern pulp mill yesterday.[MORE]
Bankers Association confident on guarantee scheme
The Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has rejected a claim that the Federal Government's bank guarantee scheme could encourage reckless lending practices.[MORE]
Police cracking down on Bendigo vandals
The Victorian Government is urging the public to report any suspicious activity at schools to police.[MORE]
Pulp mill protest in Launceston
About 100 anti-pulp mill campaigners have gathered outside the Launceston office of the federal member for Bass, Jodi Campbell.[MORE]
Kurnell residents 'endangered by sand mining'
The New South Wales Opposition says continued sand mining in Sydney's south is endangering residents on the Kurnell Peninsula. [MORE]
Greens slam Howard freedom award
The Greens say former PM John Howard does not deserve a US freedom award.[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]
Inflows to Melbourne catchments down 43 per cent
Figures released today indicate inflows into Melbourne's water catchments are down 43 per cent over the long term average.[MORE]
Cairns council financially prepared for 2009: mayor
The Cairns Regional Council Mayor Val Schier says the council is in a good financial position for 2009. [MORE]
North-west flood damage bill tops $12m
Qld flood disaster declarations grow as the damage bill passes $12 million.[MORE]
Ratepayers should decide fate of Cockburn Council: LGA
The Local Government Association says the fate of the Cockburn Council should be left in the hands of the ratepayers.[MORE]
Sydney's pollution sparks health warning
Some Sydneysiders are being urged to avoid outdoor exercise today because of high pollution levels.[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]
State rules out financial help for pulp mill
Tasmania's Treasurer is hoping there won't be any further delays with the Gunns' pulp mill project.[MORE]
Palmerston mayor praises new medical services
The Northern Territory Government's decision to double ambulance services for Palmerston and the rural area is being welcomed by the city's mayor. [MORE]
Territory 'must never win another Dirty Ashtray'
The Northern Territory Cancer Council is urging the Government to speed up a review of the Tobacco Control Act.[MORE]
Qld farmers receive long-awaited interest rate cut
The Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority (QRAA) has cut interest rates on its loans for farmers and the fishing industry for the first time in three years.[MORE]
