Government News
Reports say a Senate committee will soon call for bans on microbeads and single-use plastic bags.
Broken Hill water tests return
Public health campaigners have collected and tested Broken Hill drinking water.
Dour result from rural drilling
Dry times should continue for the rural NSW town of White Cliffs.
Boat deal sees split build
The Prime Minister has announced a $3 billion program that will see 12 offshore patrol vessels built in Adelaide and WA.
RSRT forced off the road
The senate has agreed to abolish Labor’s Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal.
Gas ban planned in QLD
Underground coal gasification (UCG) will soon be banned in Queensland.
Sugar tax effects checked, denied
Advocates say a 20 per cent tax on sugary drinks will save 1,600 lives over 25 years, while reducing the social costs of diabetes, heart disease and stroke.
Victoria launches broad school help
The Victorian Government wants to stop schools from “turning away” students with special needs like autism and dyslexia.
Talks outline Tasmanian power problem
Renowned US environmentalist Bill McKibben has given a clear warning to the Tasmanian Government that things will get worse.
Rinehart wants new money up north
Iron ore magnate Gina Rinehart says things are rough in the resources sector, but northern Australia still has incredible development opportunities.
Tech head warns of 'innovation' overuse
Telstra's chief technology officer says “innovation” is at risk of becoming a meaningless buzzword.
Green money-grab detailed
The Greens have released an 18-point policy plan they say will stamp out tax avoidance by multinationals and raise at least AU$1.69 billion in additional revenue.
Vax fears hardly bump numbers
The anti-vax movement has not broken through.
Anti-union pre-election gauntlet laid
The union-busting starts today.
Palmer's people get federal funds
Taxpayers’ funds will be used to pay entitlements to Queensland Nickel workers.
Smoke taxes mooted on both sides
Innovation Minister Christopher Pyne appears to be floating plans for a tobacco tax hike.
Top-taxed teens contribute $45.3m
A single Australian teenage taxpayer contributed over $500,000 to government coffers in 2013/14.
Natural value nudges $6 trillion
New figures show the value of Australia's natural wealth has nearly doubled.
Early vote set, Geelong spill looms
Geelong will go to the polls in 2017 after the amendments to the Victorian Government’s attempt to sack the entire council.
Aboriginal short-change hurts hostels
Public servants at the federal government's only majority-Aboriginal agency have been offered just half the pay rise available to bureaucrats in majority-non-Aboriginal departments.
Victoria leads violence response
The Victorian Government has provided over half a billion dollars to boost family violence responses.