Government News
The Tasmanian Greens are walking a fine line between two of their major policy areas – announcing their opposition to an experimental renewable energy system in a Wilderness World Heritage Area (WWHA).
School scheme brings good boost for girls
A new study has shown for the first time that a gender-specific education program can bring measurable improvements to students’ self-esteem.
Fee deregulation back to drawing board
The Turnbull Government has hinted that it may scrap the Abbott Government's plan to let universities set their own fees.
Disgusting drug move marks TPP risk
The well-publicised hike in the price of an essential medicine this week raises serious issues about the design of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an intellectual property expert has warned.
Labor looks to lock down great minds
The ALP says it wants to encourage brilliant minds to start new companies in Australia.
Radicalisation book reeks of paranoid push
The Federal Government has launched a 32-page booklet that it says will help prevent radicalisation of young Australian minds.
Stats show SA's heavy slug
South Australian councils say they get the least financial support per capita from any State or Territory government in Australia.
QLD rallies in reaction to tragic deaths
Queensland councils are uniting to send a powerful message that domestic violence will not be tolerated.
Misconduct bill could fall flat
An attempt to make misconduct in public office a criminal offence in Tasmania seems like it will be knocked back.
Transparency talk seeks thinner veil
An expert on public sector integrity is today delivering a lecture titled; ‘Government resistance to greater transparency: rational or self defeating?’
Body cameras rolling out in NSW
New South Wales police and public transport workers are being fitted with body-mounted safety cameras.
Frydenberg heading north for pro-mining talks
Josh Frydenberg, the new Resources and Energy Minister and Minister for Northern Australia, is heading to the top of the country to push for new opportunities.
Turnbull to launch anti-violence fight
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has declared “real men don't hit women” ahead of a new $41 million domestic violence response package to be unveiled today.
Sims speaks on Harper help again
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman has again spoken of the need to take on recommendations from the Harper Review of competition policy.
Accolades acquired by local science stars
The Australians behind vital and exciting research combating conditions like cancer, depression and birth defects will be recognised at a prestigious awards ceremony this week.
Fluid portfolios making some skittish about flows
Some bizarre claims have been made this week, as South Australian senator Anne Ruston is welcomed to her new role as assistant minister for agriculture and water resources.
Reef report shows run-off falling short of target
The latest Great Barrier Reef marine environment report card says the overall condition of inshore areas is pretty poor.
Airport strike over stripped conditions
Industrial action is upsetting passengers at Sydney Airport's international terminal this week, as strikes increase waiting times.
Nahan slams SA's ship cred.
WA Treasurer Mike Nahan says South Australia's ship building industry is a “basket case”, and Western Australia should run the nation's naval supply program.
Tech test for FTTN
A multi-million-dollar deal between Telstra and NBN will see the FTTN network switched on for a trial before its commercial rollout.
QLD spends big on anti-ice
The Queensland Government has unveiled $6 million worth of new community health programs aimed at tackling ice addiction.