Government News
The Queensland Government is planning ban uranium mining once more.
Risk and reward in refugee hard line
An Australian expert has questioned the Coalition's much-lauded boat turn-back policy, saying it creates new dangers and spreads problems to our international neighbours.
Industry rising against data laws
Some of Australia’s biggest publishers will take up arms against the Federal Government’s Data Retention Bill, and experts say their cause is just.
Drug scheme moves on public input
Moves are underway to give the public a greater say in regard to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Investments questioned as local money hits US road
A big Australian super fund is investing in US projects due to a lack of opportunities at home.
New job rates detailed
Unemployment has slipped down to 6.3 per cent, with 15,600 jobs added in the latest period.
Perth merger plan officially canned
The plan to merge Perth councils will finally go away this week.
SA considers stepping slightly into the future
A South Australian minister says there has been a "tremendous response" to consultations about changing the state’s time zone.
Abbott and Andrews write with gritted teeth
The Prime Minister and the Victorian Premier could be heading for a showdown, following a heated exchange of letters this week.
Papers prevent more foster support
Foster care support workers spend more time “driving desks than visiting children”, the Royal Commission has heard.
Protest prohibition outlaws "things"
The West Australian Government wants to crack down on “radical” protests, but has copped serious criticism already.
Defence hit for hefty health IT bill
The new health database at the Department of Defence is $110 million over budget, plagued by shortcomings, and could shatter the department’s reputation.
Deep cuts may have time to heal
With nearly 6,000 jobs lost, the minister in charge of Australian Public Service jobs cuts has hinted the blood-letting may be over.
Public sector execs slammed
Public Service Commissioner John Lloyd has opened fire on public sector executives.
Council could arm walls against wee
The Gold Coast City Council wants to protect its walls against mass urination.
Leaders say Abbott should re-style his choices
The Prime Minister is having a tough time finding friends to agree that Aboriginality is a lifestyle choice.
Reef's ruin tipped without shift
Environmental groups say it will take $500 million and a big shift in attitude to protect the Great Barrier Reef for the future.
Forrest offers big fix for farmers
Iron ore billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest wants to drought-proof Australia.
Locals sink teeth into fluoride-free spree
A meeting in Lismore this week will discuss ways to stop the fluoridation of the local water supply.
Alliance takes anti-mine line to voters
Fighting against growing risks to farmland, native forests and water supplies will be the focus of the vocal Lock the Gate Alliance ahead of the upcoming NSW election.
Careers extinguished by chemical find
A Victorian fire-fighter training facility has been shut down and two WorkSafe executives have lost their jobs following the discovery of chemicals in the water supply.