Tag: Australia
Paramedics consider further action as pay talks break down
The union representing ambulance workers says paramedics are being shortchanged by the Queensland Government's wage offer.[MORE]
Qld teacher aides strike over pay dispute
Hundreds of Queensland teacher aides are taking industrial action today to campaign for better wages and conditions.[MORE]
Taking Parliament to Cairns money well spent, Bligh says
Premier Anna Bligh has defended plans to hold a regional sitting of Parliament in Cairns.[MORE]
Rural doctor 'used own money for supplies'
It has been revealed a doctor in regional New South Wales paid for supplies out of her own pocket.[MORE]
Medicare bill may still have a chance
The Government may still have a chance to get its Medicare Levy Surcharge bill through the Senate as talks continue between Independent Senator Nick Xenophon, the Government and the crossbenches. [MORE]
Thousands of homes blacked out as storms drench SE Qld
Thunderstorms blacked about 32,000 homes and businesses across south-east Qld.[MORE]
Sacked workers rally at Ballarat plant
Workers who were made redundant at John Valves in Ballarat met outside the company today to hear from their union representatives.[MORE]
Business students kick off HSC exams
Nearly 68,000 Year 12 students will sit this year's Higher School Certificate across NSW.[MORE]
Stimulus plan 'may have been different' under Coalition
Opposition treasury spokeswoman Julie Bishop says the Coalition might have designed economic stimulus package differently.[MORE]
People-smuggling 'still AFP priority'
The Australian Federal Police says it continues to work actively overseas to disrupt people smuggling operations. [MORE]
See-through scanners an 'invasion of privacy'
Civil liberty advocates say a new airport security scanner that can see through a passenger's clothes "goes way too far" and invades peoples' privacy.[MORE]
Socceroos rout Qatar in qualifier
The Socceroos downed Qatar 4-0 in their World Cup qualifying match at Lang Park in Brisbane on Wednesday night.[MORE]
ABC journalists up for Walkley Awards
This year's finalists for the Walkley Awards for excellence in journalism have been announced. [MORE]
Albanese ready to take action on Airbus inquiry
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to implement any safety action needed after last week's emergency on board a Qantas flight.[MORE]
Rudd again warns of more casualties in Afghanistan
Kevin Rudd says Australian forces will suffer more casualties in Afghanistan but troops will remain in the fight for the "long haul".[MORE]
Disgruntled posties call for share of record profits
The union representing postal workers says Australia Post employees should receive a fair share of the company's record profit.[MORE]
Tanner defends home owner grant backflip
The Federal Finance Minister has defended the Government's plans to boost the first home owner grant, despite previously saying it would force up the price of houses.[MORE]
Aged care providers warn of accommodation crisis
Aged Care providers are warning there will not be enough accommodation available for Australia's baby boomers in years to come, unless the Federal Government makes drastic policy changes.[MORE]
Storm delays Socceroos match
A thunderstorm has delayed the start of tonight's World Cup qualifier between the Socceroos and Qatar in Brisbane.[MORE]
Authorities shut down global spam ring
Authorities believe they have shut down one of the largest spam operations in the world, run out of Australia, NS and the US. [MORE]
Govt decides against Ahmadinejad legal action
The Federal Government decides against persuing legal action against Iran's president but imposes new sanctions.[MORE]
Redbacks struggle to make runs against Bushrangers
A new season, a new outlook and an excellent batting strip still left South Australia struggling for runs against Victoria in their Sheffield Shield match at Adelaide Oval today.[MORE]
No guarantee factory workers will regain jobs: administrator
Administrators say it is too early to tell if 130 factory workers in Ballarat will get their jobs back.[MORE]
Theophanous shocked by rape accusation
Victorian Labor MP Theo Theophanous has hit back at newspaper reports accusing him of raping a woman a decade ago. [MORE]
Govt should have acted sooner on crisis: Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull has accused the Govt of acting too late to protect Australia against the global economic crisis. [MORE]
