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Labor backbenchers push for full rate cut from banks
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A Federal Government backbencher says he would like to see the banks pass on the full amount of any cut to official interest rates today.
Atkinson regrets not consulting Minister over sponsorship deal
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Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson says he hopes a proposed $100,000 sponsorship between CrimeStoppers and the Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) will not be axed.
Council announces plan for new Brisbane bus factory
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Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman says the Toowong bus depot will continue to operate even after a factory on the site has closed.
New Derby prison in doubt
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The State Government has refused to commit to building a prison at Derby, saying there may be more appropriate sites elsewhere in the Kimberley.
'Tough, clear-eyed' nation-building rules on way
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Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has announced the criteria Infrastructure Australia will use to decide on funds allocation.
Asbestos victims able to claim compensation twice
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Asbestos sufferers will have greater access to compensation under new laws to be introduced into the Victorian Parliament today.
Doctor shortage high on the agenda at Health minister meeting
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The Western Australian Health Minister Kim Hames says discussing solutions to the doctor shortage in country areas will be high on his agenda when he meets his Federal counterpart on Friday.
Council backs desal plant review
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The Gladstone Regional Council says it welcomes an independent agency looking over its handling of the controversial desalination project at Agnes Water, on the Queensland coast between Bundaberg and Gladstone.
Market woes could boost airport sale prices
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The Queensland Treasurer says current instability in global financial markets could push up the sale price for the Cairns and Mackay airports in the state's north.
Gold Coast to get early warning on water bans
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The Queensland Water Commission says it will give Gold Coast residents a long lead time before it reimposes restrictions.
M4, rail link top NSW Govt wish-list
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The NSW Govt has put the Parramatta metro rail link and the M4 East extension at the top of its list of priorities for Fed Govt infrastructure funding.
Doctors' group backs outback hospital reprieve
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The Rural Doctors Association has welcomed a reprieve for a small hospital in Queensland's central west.
Lee must now prove green credentials: Oppn
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Oppn Leader Lawrence Springborg says Labor defector Ronan Lee will now have to prove how 'green' he is.
Legal action stops Mt Isa lead report release
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The Govt says pending legal action prevents releasing a report about children's high blood lead levels in Mt Isa.
$44 million redevelopment proposal for Thebarton oval
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The West Torrens Council will consider a proposal for a $44 million redevelopment at Thebarton Oval.
MP's defection seen as Traveston boost
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The Mayor of the Gympie Regional Council says a state MP's defection to the Greens, because he was unhappy with environmental progress under Labor, will be a boost for Traveston Crossing dam protesters.
Rudd to unveil new infrastructure spending rules
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New infrastructure projects seeking Government funding must be able to show environmental, social and economic benefits.
Debate set to begin on contentious abortion bill
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Victorian Upper House MPs will begin to debate a contentious abortion bill today.
NSW Govt 'misled public over Budget crisis'
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The NSW Opp says secret Treasury figures show that the State Govt has misled the public by claiming it only found out recently about the state's Budget crisis.
Decision on controversial artwork postponed
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A Hobart City Council committee has deferred making a decision on a controversial structure proposed for Blinking Billy Point at Lower Sandy Bay.
Eyes on banks as rate cut predicted
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Federal politicians will be keenly watching banks to see how much of today's predicted rate cut they pass on to customers.
Opposition slams police car sponsorship deal
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The Queensland Opposition says allowing corporate logos to appear on police cars is the beginning of a slippery slope.
Defence expert agrees Afghan war 'doomed to fail'
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A leading Australian defence expert has backed the view that the war in Afghanistan cannot be won.
Binningup to house desalination plant: Barnett
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The Premier, Colin Barnett, says it is most likely to the state's second seawater desalination plant will be built at Binningup, near Bunbury.
Skilled worker shortage a big challenge: Power and Water
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The Power and Water Corporation says attracting skilled workers to Darwin is one of the company's biggest challenges.
