Government News

Kathy Jackson has been hit with 70 charges of theft and deception-related offences.

The retirement fund for NSW local council workers is taking a stand on dodgy corporate conduct at major banks.

The Coalition Government has put over 100 CSIRO jobs on the line again.

The Tax Office could make workers pay their own uni fees if they fail.

One of Australia’s top lawyers is defending a Victorian man against an “oppressive” local government.

A new governing body is being set up for councils in NSW’s far west.

All Australian governments are being urged to let asylum seekers study at TAFE.

Queensland Government officials are working desperately to avoid letting massive mine storage ponds leak heavy metals into the Murray-Darling system.

Parts of rural NSW are having their water restrictions removed and desalination plant turned off.

Experts estimate the Great Artesian Basin contributes over $12 billion to the Australian economy each year.

The Australian Institute of Marine Rescues (AIMR) says shark nets and drum lines are indiscriminately killing marine life within protected areas.

Victoria will ban exploration and development of unconventional gas, including coal seam gas and fracking.

A string of former NSW Liberal figures have been named in a corruption inquiry report.

The Victorian Government plans to legalise Uber by imposing a $2 levy on all taxi and ride-sharing trips.

Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) staff nationwide are beginning a fortnight of industrial action.

The Federal Police have searched Parliament House over NBN Co leaks.

Reports say the first shipment of Australian uranium will arrive in India next year.

Some much-anticipated appearances at Tasmania's ...

Former NSW mining minister Ian Macdonald has failed to keep criminal charges against him secret.

NSW Health has issued its report on disturbing gas mix ups at a Sydney hospital.