Tag: Government and Politics
G-G calls for stronger family ties
Governor-General Major General Michael Jeffrey says more needs to be done to strengthen the family unit and prepare children for adulthood.[MORE]
Howard accused of stalling economic reform
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Australia is facing an 'economic hangover' if the Government doesn't kick-start reform, Kevin Rudd says.[MORE]
NSW to fund 500 nurse, midwife scholarships
The New South Wales Government is marking International Nurses Day with the announcement of almost 500 scholarships for registered nurses and midwives.[MORE]
Government warns Australians: stay out of Sudan
The Department of Foreign Affairs is warning Australians not to travel to Sudan.[MORE]
Clinton fights on amid flagging political campaign
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There is a grim deathwatch on the political life of US Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton.[MORE]
Sacked Liberal staffer hits back
The in-fighting within the Victorian Liberal Party has spread, with a sacked staffer accusing one of the Opposition Leader's allies of anti-semitic remarks.[MORE]
Australians will understand tough Budget: Swan
Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan says he suspects Australians will understand the need for tough decisions in tomorrow's Federal Budget.[MORE]
Medicare changes will see '400,000 quit private health'
Private health industry warns that around 400,000 people will quit private health system after Budget surcharge changes.[MORE]
At-risk teens to get gambling counsellor
The risk of gambling addictions among teenagers has prompted new counselling measures in New South Wales schools.[MORE]
France mulls breathalyser tests for cafes, bars
Breathalyser tests for people leaving bars and cafes across France could be mandatory from this (northern) summer under a plan to be put before President Nicolas Sarkozy's cabinet, Ecology Minister Jean-Louis Borloo has said.[MORE]
RTA defends tunnel operator's about-face
There are claims the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has opposed the release of a letter relating to a compensation payout to the Lane Cove Tunnel company. [MORE]
Abbott slams baby bonus means test
Tony Abbott says means test for baby bonus risks creating 'two classes of kids'.[MORE]
Zimbabwe poll 'very likely' to be delayed
Zimbabwe's top electoral official has told a state newspaper that it is "very likely" the country's presidential run-off poll will be delayed.[MORE]
Britain, Russia look to make up as G8 meeting announced
The leaders of Russia and Britain will meet face-to-face on the sidelines of the G8 summit in July as they aim to put severely strained bilateral ties back on track, the two countries have said.[MORE]
Construction troubles could be worse than forecast: real estate group
A peak real estate body says a downturn in residential construction in the Top End could be worse than the Government is predicting. [MORE]
Baillieu fights back over blog scandal
The Victorian Opposition Leader, Ted Baillieu, has vowed to stay in the job despite Liberal Party in-fighting.[MORE]
Literacy test link to school funding 'unacceptable'
The Federal Government is being urged not to link the results of this week's literacy and numeracy tests to school funding.[MORE]
Fears manufacturers could exploit alcopop tax
Liquor industry groups say recent changes to taxes on ready-to-drink spirits could be exploited by manufacturers.[MORE]
Roxon warns health insurers against price hikes
Nicola Roxon puts private health insurers on notice over Budget changes.[MORE]
Lack of rainfall threatens winter crops
New figures suggest this year's winter crop in New South Wales is under threat because of lacklustre autumn rainfall.[MORE]
St Helens foreshore development on the cards
There is controversy over a proposed commercial development on the foreshore at St Helens in Tasmania's north-east.[MORE]
MP condemns blogging scandal as act of treachery
A senior Victorian Liberal MP has called for a clean-out of everyone involved in the plot to undermine the State leader, Ted Baillieu. [MORE]
Call for nurses to get prescription powers
The Australian Nursing Federation says nurses should be given more responsibilities, such as prescribing drugs under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.[MORE]
Momentum grows for Lib-Nats merger
Liberal opponents of a merger with the Nationals are keeping a low profile, as momentum grows for a united non-Labor party in Queensland.[MORE]
Rudd in Budget productivity call
PM Kevin Rudd says he wants tomorrow's Federal Budget to boost national productivity.[MORE]
