Government News
Clive Palmer, the retiring federal MP and chief spender of other people’s money, is suing the administrators of his Queensland Nickel refinery in Townsville for $1.2 billion.
SA set for upgrade either way
Dual promises mean that whoever wins the next election. Adelaide should get a public transport upgrade.
Departments silent on foam tests
A Senate report has called for blood testing of workers and residents in response to “the new asbestos”.
Carbon marker ticks over 400ppm
An atmospheric monitoring station on the north-west tip of Tasmania has recorded carbon dioxide measurements above 400 parts per million for the first time.
Coal-linked black lung rising
The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says a seventh Queensland coal worker has been diagnosed with black lung disease.
Small town has big green target
The Augusta Margaret River Shire says is moving forward with plans to establish a hybrid wind farm to support local industries.
Coal closures kick off WA debate
WA’s Energy Minister says the state’s opposition wants to ruin the coal industry.
Mental illness still missing out
Mental illness is the largest and fastest growing source of disability in Australia and more needs to be done to improve the stakes.
Hairs split on big super plans
A major super fund says there is almost no difference between the major parties’ superannuation policies.
VLGA mad at Geelong's one-man council
The VLGA has slammed the Victorian Government's appointment for Administrator of Geelong Council.
Baird reveals council carve-up
Mike Baird has unveiled new council boundaries across Sydney and NSW.
Turnbull turns up in Panama papers
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s name has appeared in the Panama Papers database.
Mayor marred by raft of accusations
Perth Lord Mayor Lisa Scaffidi is continuing to defy criticism over her treatment of gifts and travel arrangements.
Roads getting ready for robo-cars
All tiers of Australian government will have to respond to the rise of driverless cars, experts say.
Suffering CSIRO hits the streets
The shadow minister for innovation Kim Carr has been spotted at protests over the planned shedding of 275 jobs at CSIRO.
Can plan lands in NSW
The New South Wales Government will refund 10 cents for cans and containers under a new recycling scheme.
Young peoples' pot use drops
Surveys have revealed a significant decrease in cannabis use by young Australians.
CCA wants Reef risks raised
The Climate Council of Australia (CCA) has warned that the fate of the Great Barrier Reef could be sealed in the next term of Federal Government.
Nuclear report fallout spreads
The final report from South Australia's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Royal Commission has been released.
Free pharmacies in nurse's action
Tasmanian hospital pharmacies will not charge patients, as part of industrial action in the state’s health sector.
Police pursued over union move
Courts have heard that the former secretary of the Victoria Police union was the victim of a campaign to have him sacked.