Government News
Aboriginal parents, students and educators want a consistent school funding model that actually delivers benefits.
Carmichael clears green hurdle
The Queensland Government has given permission that could see Adani get started on Australia’s largest coal mine.
Equality wanting for next few decades
Workplace analysts say it will be 2050 before gender equality is widespread in the global workforce.
Vital Victorian industry wants new flows
Livestock producers and rural families say “unprecedented” water shortages will hurt Australia's lamb and beef supply.
WA road deal echoes Victoria's rough run
The Federal Government wants the contract for the controversial Roe 8 project signed before WA’s next election, despite it still lacking proper environmental approval.
IR revival could trigger whole new poll
The Coalition’s centrepiece industrial relations bill will be introduced in Parliament today, and has already kicked off a furore.
Disconnect blamed for asbestos exposure
An investigation has found that WA’s Water Corporation failed on multiple occasions to identify asbestos dangers and inform staff and contractors.
Medic calls for more monitoring
Medical experts are calling for more air-pollution monitoring near Queensland mines.
Clive's big bill outlined
Leaked documents suggest Clive Palmer could face a clean-up bill of over one billion dollars for his Queensland nickel refinery.
AMA warns of health cut crisis
The AMA says Federal funding cuts are making it harder for hospitals to meet growing patient demand and to reach significant performance goals.
Minister moves to approve ACT solar
Controversial ‘call-in powers’ have been used to approve the development of a solar farm in the ACT.
Nuclear waste not wanted at Hill End
One site has been ruled out as the Federal Government searches for a location for its nuclear waste dump.
Expert urges smarter disability deal
An Australian researcher says disabled students are being misdiagnosed for school funding purposes.
Council calls for its own good behaviour
Sydney’s Auburn City Council has decided how to its ultimatum.
Ratepayers push for shorter term
Victorian residents’ groups want a two-term cap for mayoral terms.
Green view down amid corruption uptick
Australia’s environmental performance is down this week, but it looks like corruption is rising.
NT notes federal funding gap
The Local Government Association of the Northern Territory‘s president is outraged that NT has been left out of federal funding.
Towns get set for rural tech
Some remote Queensland councils are expecting a communications revolution.
Public sector needs new tools to ascend
The Australian Public Service Commission says public sector bosses need “political nous” to get to the top.
Centrelink stats show slow response
Figures are out for Centrelink’s call centre, and there is very little to be excited about.
James rewarded for Indigenous efforts
Matthew James from the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has been honoured with a Public Service Medal (PSM).