Tag: Government and Politics
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]
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]
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]
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Legal proceedings have been withdrawn in the Planning and Environment Court to change development conditions for the controversial East Point development in Mackay.[MORE]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]
Mayor defends apartment block development
Fraser Coast Regional Council says its approval of a multi-level apartment block in Hervey Bay does not conflict with planning restrictions.[MORE]
Fears aired for waste tender process
There is a call for calm amongst Shoalhaven councillors in amid big changes to the handling of waste services.[MORE]
Brisbane man waiting for urgent brain surgery
The State Opposition says a Brisbane man has been waiting nine months for urgent brain surgery that was supposed to happen within 30 days.[MORE]
NSW bucks the trend with falling unemployment
New South Wales is the only state to have recorded a fall in its unemployment rate last month.[MORE]
Rudd, Abbott 'running scared on Scientology'
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon has slammed the major parties for blocking his moves for an inquiry into the Church of Scientology.[MORE]
Arsenic found in children's toenail clippings
Ballarat University researchers say council run clean-up programs of old mine sites in the goldfields in central Victoria have prevented high levels of arsenic in children.[MORE]
Labor pledge to extend tank rebate
Labor says it will extend a $200 rebate for household rainwater tanks to include those which are not plumbed into a house.[MORE]
Vic Govt urged to aid Don KRC expansion
The Mount Alexander Shire will seek the Victorian Government's help to get roadworks done to support the expansion of the Don KRC factory in Castlemaine.[MORE]
Land provided for Australia Zoo expansion
State Parliament has authorised more land for Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Councils get Wyangala Dam report
State Water has received costings for the options of providing alternative access routes once the road across Wyangala Dam is closed.[MORE]
SA jobless rate still below national rate
Premier Mike Rann says SA has the lowest jobless rate among the states.[MORE]
MP's son facing sexual assault charges
The son of the New South Wales Labor MP John Aquilina has been charged with five counts of sexual assault.[MORE]
Speed limit change put on hold
Plans to reduce the speed limit on the Cargo Road, west of Orange, have been deferred again. [MORE]
Abbott signals support for parental leave laws
Federal Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has given his clearest indication yet that the Coalition will not try to block the Government's paid parental leave scheme.[MORE]
Redmond busy: second debate offer rejected
Offered a second election debate with a day's notice, Isobel Redmond told the SA Premier she was too busy.[MORE]
