Tag: State Parliament
New passenger train finally running
A new Melbourne commuter train, which was supposed to be running in January, has finally started to pick up passengers.[MORE]
FSC power plant project stalls
A major timber processor in the New South Wales South East says government uncertainty about renewable energy has put a controversial power plant project on hold.[MORE]
MPs going Ga Ga
A north coast MP is involved in a row over the on-stage antics of pop star Lady Ga Ga.[MORE]
Over 30 fined in annual duck hunt
Over 30 people have been fined in the first weekend of the annual duck hunt.[MORE]
Echuca residents campaign for new hospital
Echuca residents have funded a full-page ad in the local paper to campaign for a new hospital.[MORE]
Barnett looking for an ally in SA election
WA Premier, Colin Barnett, believes a Liberal victory in tomorrow's South Australian would be good for the country.[MORE]
Anger over start of duck hunting season
Conservationists are condemning the Victorian Government for approving the duck hunting season which begins this weekend.[MORE]
Sparks fly over electricity jolt
The federal member for Cowper says a steep hike in electricity prices will hit local families hard.[MORE]
Council may get more say on planning decisions
Planning Minister Justin Madden is considering giving the Melbourne City Council more power over planning decisions.[MORE]
Alcohol trading hours cut
A Qld parliamentary committee looking into alcohol-related violence recommends weekday trading hours be wound back to 2am.[MORE]
Drought status divides the South East
New South Wales Far South Coast producers are breathing a sigh of relief as official figures show that drought conditions are improving.[MORE]
Logging report calls for accountability
An independent report has queried the methodology used to predict whether logging in the New South Wales South East is sustainable.[MORE]
NSW to examine education stimulus spending
The NSW Upper House is to examine how the Federal Government's education stimulus money is being spent.[MORE]
Nationals leader backs schools decision
The Nationals Leader Brendon Grylls, has backed a decision to cut Years 11 and 12 from several country high schools. [MORE]
Payment expected soon to Aboriginal elder's family
An ex gratia payment to the family of the late Aboriginal elder, Mr Ward, is expected by the end of the month.[MORE]
LNP pushes for mandatory minimum jail terms
Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg says mandatory minimum jail terms should be part of the legal system in Queensland.[MORE]
Campaign against nursing home sale gets boost
A small group of residents struggling to stop the sale of a nursing home in the south-western are closer to their goal after a visit to Sydney.[MORE]
Byo helmet for CBD bike hire scheme
The Victorian Government says there will be substantial penalties for people who fail to return bikes, under its public hire scheme.[MORE]
Plan to cut nightclub trading hours
The Qld Police Union welcomes reports of a plan to wind back late trading hours for pubs and clubs.[MORE]
Nationals: SE drivers unfairly taxed
The Nationals Party in the New South Wales South East has spoken out against the Government's heavy vehicle tax.[MORE]
Rethink urged on Tasmanian forestry industry
Some Tasmanian academics and professionals want a new approach to running the state's forestry industry.[MORE]
Hundreds of Qld drivers test positive for drugs
About 200 Queensland drivers have returned a positive drug driving test over a nine-month period.[MORE]
Melbourne's water restrictions to be eased
Premier John Brumby will announce a gradual easing of Melbourne's water restrictions to get back to the days of 'the Garden State'.[MORE]
Barnett backs Abbott on 'tokenism'
The WA Premier, Colin Barnett, has backed Tony Abbott's criticism of acknowledging traditional ownership at every public event.[MORE]
