Government News

Local government remains the most trusted level of government in Australia, according to the latest results of a major national survey by Griffith University.

 The window has closed for regional and rural councils to point out their mobile black spots.

Eight police officers have now been arrested over charges of theft and abuse of public office.

New South Wales Premier Mike Baird wants to overhaul the state's political donation system, in the same week that questions are raised about his own business links.

Names have been drawn for what could be the most keenly-watched local government election ever.

A survey has found truly disturbing rates of violent attitudes towards women among everyday Australians.

A former Liberal Party leader and former Liberal prime minister have told their currently-serving colleagues to stay out of ANU’s business.

Researchers say Australia’s most important commodity is also one of the least talked-about, despite lives being on the line.

Billions of litres of water have flooded the Snowy River in efforts to revive the parched river.

The Federal Government's plan to close important research centres have drawn criticism almost immediately.

Treasurer Joe Hockey has faced a fiery questioning over Australia’s environmental, economic and diplomatic place in the world.

Melbourne will have a second container port, but the rest of the plan hinges on an upcoming state election.

A parliamentary inquiry will look into the New South Wales Environment Protection Authority (EPA), following several big spills and small fines.

A group of sea-bound protestors are travelling from the Pacific Islands to Newcastle to block the coal port.

The EU has made a ruling that will allow the UK to build its first nuclear power station since the nineteen-nineties.

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman says he will cut the cost of the solar bonus scheme from electricity prices if he wins the upcoming state election.

An urgent investigation has been launched into the treatment of an asbestos-laden factory, which was also a popular playground for many years.

New surveys show a large section of Australian society is struggling to cover power costs.

Anthony Albanese has indicated Labor might have gone too far in supporting new laws to resict journalists, whistleblowers, and those who do not wholly agree with Australia’s national security actions.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia still cannot send nurses or aid workers to Ebola-affected parts of Africa because there is no evacuation plan.