Tag: Government and Politics
Leaders ready for bruising health debate
Kevin Rudd and Tony Abbott have traded blows ahead of today's debate on health care.[MORE]
What's wrong with the Obama healthcare plan?
President Obama's healthcare system is flawed in its basic design. It's being billed as a historic reform but it actually entrenches a failed status quo. His "reforms" are designed to push more people into private health insurance. But the centrality of private health insurers is part of the problem in the United States, not the solution.[MORE]
Health vote gives Obama much-needed boost
The passage of historic healthcare reform legislation in the US has given a much-needed shot in the arm to president Barack Obama.[MORE]
Nerang water 'all clear' to drink
Authorities say there's no longer a need for Nerang residents on the Gold Coast to boil their drinking water.[MORE]
Stern Hu admits taking bribes
Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu has admitted to taking bribes in a Shanghai court.[MORE]
Land valuations 'not directly linked to rate increases'
The Queensland Government says higher residential land valuations should not automatically lead to higher rates. [MORE]
Second federal Minister questions QR float
Another federal Labor minister has expressed concerns about the state's plan to float Queensland Rail's coal business as a single entity.[MORE]
$500K to target aged care revamp
The Queensland Government will spend nearly $500,000 to refurbish Cherbourg Hospital's aged care facilities in the state's south-east. [MORE]
Dump hearing snub a 'slap in the face'
Tennant Creek residents are angry with the decision not to hold local public hearings on the proposed nuclear waste dump for Muckaty Station.[MORE]
MP wants more south-west classrooms
South West MP Adele Farina is concerned the region's schools cannot cope with the rapidly growing population.[MORE]
Business chamber wants gas pipeline start date
The Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) says any delay in the construction of a gas pipeline between Bunbury and Albany would be detrimental for local industry development.[MORE]
Bondi Pavilion squatters win eviction reprieve
A group of homeless men has won a temporary reprieve in their fight to sleep at the Bondi Pavilion, in Sydney's east.[MORE]
Horsham Mayor quits CEO role
The Mayor of Horsham, Michael Ryan, has quit his job to concentrate on his mayoral duties.[MORE]
LNP internal issues dealt with 'resolutely': Langbroek
Queensland Opposition Leader John Paul Langbroek says he will deal with internal issues firmly and resolutely.[MORE]
Councils reject algae management responsibility
More councils in the western Victoria's Wimmera are refusing to be local managers for blue-green algae outbreaks.[MORE]
Irrigators welcome water projects funding
Murray Irrigation has welcomed its major share of $100 million worth of farm water saving projects announced by Water Minister Penny Wong last Friday, saying it was better late than never.[MORE]
New Chief Justice of Federal Court sworn in
Justice Patrick Keane has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Australia's Federal Court.[MORE]
Drivers wared of CBD parking meter rules
A new parking regime comes into force in Wollongong today with the arrival of parking meters in the city centre.[MORE]
Currarong boat ramp almost approved
The Shoalhaven council says delays in approving a long-awaited boat ramp at a New South Wales south coast village are being overcome.[MORE]
Council faces housing land challenge
The Warrnambool council is trying to strike a balance between high density housing and large blocks as the city's population swells.[MORE]
Healthcare reform passes Congress
US House of Representatives gives final approval to healthcare overhaul, handing president Barack Obama a landmark victory.[MORE]
Another asylum boat intercepted
Another boat carrying asylum seekers has been intercepted in waters north-west of Australia.[MORE]
'Contentious' saleyards issue set to be decided
There will be a special meeting of the Warrnambool council tonight to decide the fate of the city's saleyards.[MORE]
Regional mayors air 'unfair' tax worries
Mayors in regional areas of New South Wales have accused the State Government of unfairly taxing them to pay for projects in Sydney.[MORE]
Stern Hu trial begins in Shanghai
The trial of Australian Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu and his Chinese colleagues Liu Caikui, Ge Mingqiang and Wang Yong has started in Shanghai.[MORE]
