Tag: States and Territories
Flooding rains create 'billion dollar boost'
Queensland Primary Industries Minister Tim Mulherin says the long-term effects of floods in southern Queensland will create a billion dollar boost for the economy. [MORE]
Housing official 'awarded contracts to his own company'
A corruption inquiry has heard that a former New South Wales Housing Department officer failed to disclose a conflict of interest in contracts worth millions of dollars. [MORE]
Marj was a mistake, admits Rann
Premier Mike Rann again raises the controversy over the Marj name for Labor's planned new hospital.[MORE]
Hundreds of Qld drivers test positive for drugs
About 200 Queensland drivers have returned a positive drug driving test over a nine month period.[MORE]
Opposition fails to censure Corbell
The ACT Opposition has lashed out at the Greens after the party blocked its push to censure Attorney General Simon Corbell. [MORE]
Miners push QR purchase with Bligh
A group representing 14 coal companies that wants to buy the coal arm of Queensland Rail (QR) says it will meet with Premier Anna Bligh to discuss the offer.[MORE]
More resources sought to back up hostel plan
The West Australian Opposition's spokeswoman for child protection has called for more than just a hostel to be built for troubled youth in Carnarvon.[MORE]
EPA needs overhaul, say Greens
The Greens are calling for an overhaul of the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in South Australia.[MORE]
Melbourne's water restrictions to be eased
Premier John Brumby will announce a gradual easing of Melbourne's water restrictions to get back to the days of 'the Garden State'.[MORE]
'Despicable' thieves target flood helpers
Premier Anna Bligh says she is disappointed thieves have targeted Government officials who have been helping flood victims in Roma in southern Queensland.[MORE]
AgForce praises flood response
Rural lobby group AgForce says the State Government's response to the flood crisis in southern Queensland has been prompt and should be commended.[MORE]
Popular schools would take more students: ALP
A $60 million ALP plan would expand four popular Adelaide secondary schools.[MORE]
More Queensland floodwaters promised for SA
Premier Mike Rann says there is an in-principle agreement for more Qld floodwaters to reach SA.[MORE]
Graziers to get flood help online
The Queensland Government has organised an online flood assistance forum today for primary producers who cannot get off their properties to access information about help.[MORE]
Truckies concerned about Brisbane's left-hand lane rule
The trucking industry has raised a number of concerns about keeping trucks in the left-hand lane of one of Brisbane's busiest road corridors.[MORE]
Liberal leadership questions unfair: Chapman
Opposition frontbencher Vickie Chapman says the SA Liberals are facing unfair leadership questions.[MORE]
The Tasmanian election test
This Saturday, Tasmanians will be the first Australians (by exactly half an hour) to cast a vote, in the year Kevin Rudd - already a clear leader in the claiming-underdog-status stakes - hopes to be re-elected.[MORE]
Waterfall train crash response 'needs federal audit'
The NSW Opposition says responses to the Waterfall train crash inquiry should be investigated by the ATSB.[MORE]
Corbell faces censure motion over insulation program
The ACT Opposition will try to censure Attorney General Simon Corbell in the Legislative Assembly today.[MORE]
Trucks forced to left-hand lane to cut congestion
The Queensland Government says trucks could be limited to the left-hand lanes of many of the state's highways if a trial on Brisbane's southside reduces traffic congestion.[MORE]
Springborg grows what could be Qld's largest pumpkin
Queensland's Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg has become a prize-winning farmer, growing the state's largest pumpkin.[MORE]
Pubs not to blame for alcohol fuelled violence: AHA
The representative body for pubs and clubs in the Northern Territory says it is not responsible for alcohol fuelled violence and behaviour is always the responsibility of the individual.[MORE]
MP backs planning power changes
The Member for Kiama, Matt Brown, says he supports his Government's move to extend planning powers over local councils.[MORE]
Liberals match ALP police pledge
The Liberals have promised to match a Labor pledge to provide 300 more South Australian police.[MORE]
