Government News
Despite a storm surging around its approval, proponents of Adani’s Carmichael coal mine are doing everything they can to ensure it goes ahead.
Sport sexuality survey starts
The Federal Government has launched a survey to gauge the experiences of LGBTI sportspeople.
Survey spots QLD contentment rising
A new survey suggests public satisfaction in the performance of Queensland councils is on the rise.
Victorian reforms detailed
Victoria’s Local Government Minister has outlined the State Government's plans for local government reform.
Local Gov. responds to claims of coming council sacking
New South Wales’ local government sector is outraged at alleged Baird Government plans to unilaterally sack NSW Councils and replace them with administrators.
Opulent invasion costs just $220
The Western Sydney councillor who made headlines nationwide after shutting down a suburban street for a lavish wedding party has been fined a whopping $220.
CSIRO science farm could be sold
CSIRO could sell its Ginninderra field station.
Watchdog looks at QLD cops after bash video response
Queensland’s corruption watchdog will review the police handling of a recent case that struggled to pass the sniff test.
Finance boss slams red tape inventors
The most powerful woman in the Commonwealth bureaucracy says public servants “make up” red tape.
Push for public sector to Restart with older staff
Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says more flexible work arrangements could help retain older workers in the public service.
Ship-building review gives SA smaller fraction
A leading defence industry body says just a small slice of the Federal Government's $39 billion promise for shipbuilding will actually go to South Australia.
Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million
Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.
Jig is certainly up for Jackson
Former Health Services Union (HSU) boss Kathy Jackson has been ordered to pay over $1.3 million in compensation misappropriating union funds.
Lockouts' effects inspected
A legal expert says pub and club lockout laws might not be the reason alcohol-fuelled violence is down in some cities, despite claims of their success.
Senator says useful uranium buried by nuclear naysayers
Family First senator Bob Day is optimistic despite failing in a bid to remove the ban on nuclear power plants in Australia.
Angry tide rising in NSW water
Union members at a NSW water provider could take strike action, with a postal ballot being voted on this week.
Shark cull warning as technology gets good count
Experts have warned against culling sharks because the long term ecological impact cannot be predicted.
Green group gag seems barely necessary
The Federal Government is continuing its push to change environmental approval laws so that activists and environmentalists cannot hinder mining projects.
'No jab no play' coming to Victoria
The Victorian Government is introducing new 'no jab, no play' laws, banning unvaccinated kids from child care and kindergarten.
Prisons push for no-fly to stop rising drone drops
Prisons around the country want the airspace above them to be declared a ‘no fly zone’ in order to stop people using drones to drops contraband over the fence.
Rural satellite services to take off soon
The roll-out of NBN’s rural high speed satellite services will begin on 1 October 2015, the federal government says.