Tag: States and Territories
NT Govt scraps satellite dish location
The Northern Territory Government has scrapped its plan to build a satellite dish on the grounds of the Northern Territory Open Education Centre.[MORE]
NSW retail energy workers strike over new plan
The New South Wales Government's new plans for the electricity industry have sparked a state-wide strike by white collar energy workers.[MORE]
NSW Govt recommends bus fare hike
The NSW Government is recommending a 5.5 per cent increase in bus fares.[MORE]
Iemma seizes on MP's leadership comments
NSW Premier Morris Iemma has seized on comments made by Opposition MP Mike Baird, who has not ruled out challenging Barry O'Farrell for the Liberal leadership ahead of the next election.[MORE]
Stoner ejected during Parliament power debate
New South Wales Nationals Leader Andrew Stoner has been thrown out of Parliament after a rowdy question time on the Government's new plans for the electricity sector.[MORE]
LNP may offer council merger compo ahead of election
Queensland Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg says the State Government has treated local councils unfairly since forcing them to amalgamate earlier this year. [MORE]
Foley rules out Adelaide Games bid
The SA Govt rules out an Adelaide bid for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.[MORE]
Tas economy will survive without mill: Premier
Tasmania's Premier David Bartlett says the state's economy is robust enough to survive the potential loss of the proposed $2 billion dollar Tamar Valley pulp mill.[MORE]
Premier says senior public servant not a 'scapegoat'
The Premier has denied the head of the state's infrastructure department will be sacked.[MORE]
Chinatown pagodas closed after more Brisbane safety fears
Public safety fears have forced the closure of a second Brisbane landmark in a week.[MORE]
Hospital crisis claims inappropriate: Robertson
Health Minister Robertson has again rejected suggestions that problems in the health system are worse than ever before.[MORE]
New Bridgewater school to rise from ashes
The State Government has confirmed it will build a new high school at Bridgewater, north of Hobart.[MORE]
Unions claim partial power victory
The head of Unions NSW is now claiming a partial victory in the fight over electricity privatisation.[MORE]
ALP airs radioactive ore transport fears
The Labor candidate for Kalgoorlie is concerned the Liberals would transport radioactive ore through Kalgoorlie if elected.[MORE]
Candidate pushes for Esperance dialysis unit
The Nationals' candidate for the Mining and Pastoral region, Wendy Duncan, has used the story of a 59-year-old Esperance kidney patient to highlight the desperate need for a dialysis unit in the town.[MORE]
MP airs power debate anger
The Member for Tamworth, Peter Draper, has criticised both major parties after the New South Wales Government's failed power privatisation legislation debate yesterday.[MORE]
Country health task force flags key finding
Country health task force will recommend smaller hospitals retain their staff and services.[MORE]
Electoral roll closing for Port Macquarie by-election
The electoral roll closes tonight for the upcoming state by-election for Port Macquarie.[MORE]
Health council airs merger fears
The Bundaberg Health Community Council (HCC) says it is concerned the community will be left in the dark after the Wide Bay health district is absorbed by the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
MP labels Govt 'gutless' over outback hospital plans
The Member for Gregory, Vaughan Johnson, says residents in Aramac remain "shell-shocked" over Queensland Health's planned changes to their local hospital.[MORE]
Another blow for Gunns' pulp mill plans
The Tasmanian Government says it will cut off all support for Gunns' $2 billion project if it has not won finance within three months.[MORE]
Independent mediation on teachers' pay
The Australian Education Union says the Industrial Relations Commission has approved independent mediation for its lengthy pay and conditions dispute in South Australia.[MORE]
Qld hospitals in meltdown, Oppn says
Oppn Leader Lawrence Springborg says the worst health crisis ever seen in Qld has emerged this week.[MORE]
CMC consider charges against former bureaucrat
The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) is considering whether to refer a case against former senior Queensland Government bureaucrat Scott Flavell to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).[MORE]
Sun Coast growth tipped to slow
The Sunshine Coast's population growth is expected to slow in the next 23 years.[MORE]
