Tag: Programs and Initiatives
Rees contradicts Minister on e-tags
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government has been caught out making policy on the run by announcing it would introduce a no-deposit e-tag. [MORE]
Big business lobbies backbenchers ahead of ETS release
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has faced questions from Labor backbenchers about the implications of the Government's planned emissions trading scheme (ETS) on industry. [MORE]
Art, music cut from Sydney youth programs
Youth workers in south western Sydney say a proposed restructure of services could have a considerable social impact.[MORE]
NRMA backs no-deposit e-tags
The NRMA has welcomed the introduction of a no-deposit e-tag for Sydney's tollways. [MORE]
NSW MPs may get Xmas early mark
The NSW Government says it may cancel next week's scheduled parliamentary sitting days.[MORE]
Summer deals: NSW offers $1 train trips for kids
NSW families are being urged to travel on CountryLink trains over summer.[MORE]
Festival crackdown: 51 drug arrests
New South Wales Police arrested 51 people on drugs charges at yesterday's Global Gathering music festival in Sydney's Moore Park.[MORE]
Gillard denies school computers cost blow-out
The Federal Government has denied it has mismanaged its computers in schools program.[MORE]
Home buyers get another leg up
There is more help on the way for first home buyers, with the Tasmanian Government launching a shared equity scheme to boost affordability.[MORE]
NSW passes new IVF adoption laws
People undergoing IVF treatment in New South Wales will no longer be barred from applying to adopt a child, under new laws passed by State Parliament.[MORE]
Govt praise on greenhouse, but could do better
Tasmania's efforts to tackle climate change have been praised by consultants who've audited the government's greenhouse gas emissions, but they say more could be done.[MORE]
Silver surfers: Govt launches seniors internet cafes
The Federal Government has launched a new plan to give older Australians better access to the internet. [MORE]
Minister urges abuse whistleblower to take up compensation
The Tasmanian Government says its compensation scheme for victims of child sex abuse does not have a time limit, unlike claims pursued in the courts.[MORE]
Obesity, diabetes will reduce life spans: report
A 10-year snapshot of health in New South Wales shows childhood obesity and diabetes are emerging as a major concern.[MORE]
Opposition hammers Govt over Telstra 'bid'
Opposition says Stephen Conroy has misled Parliament by saying Telstra has lodged a bid to build a national broadband network.[MORE]
Telstra broadband bid is valid: Conroy
The Federal Government says Telstra has made a valid bid to build the national broadband network.[MORE]
Paid maternity leave 'will stimulate economy'
A public hearing in Sydney is looking at the Productivity Commission's paid maternity leave proposal.[MORE]
Local MP to plead ag station's case
The New South Wales Government is facing further pressure to delay its planned closure of an agricultural research station in the state's north. [MORE]
Woollard renews push for smoking bans
The Independent Member for Alfred Cove, Janet Woollard, will introduce a Private Members Bill in Parliament today aimed at reducing tobacco sales in Western Australia.[MORE]
NSW Govt admits serious flaws in $2.3b rail link
Serious flaws were found in the tracks of the new Epping to Chatswood rail link earlier this year.[MORE]
Opposition moves to amend infrastructure fund laws
The Federal Opposition says it will support the Government's legislation to set up multi-billion-dollar infrastructure funds.[MORE]
First 100 day promises can't be achieved: Barnett
The Premier, Colin Barnett, has conceded that another plank of his 100 day plan will not be achieved.[MORE]
'Get with the program': Rees tells MPs
New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees has spent the morning soothing Caucus concerns over plans to change the free student travel scheme.[MORE]
COAG to debate free preschool idea
The New South Wales Government says it is holding talks with the Federal Government about access to free preschooling.[MORE]
Rees urged to backflip on student travel
The NSW Government is still facing rumbling internal dissent over its plans to scrap free student travel.[MORE]
