Tag: States and Territories
TAFE pay offer below schools offer
TAFE staff get a 13pc pay rise offer, less than SA public teachers have been offered.[MORE]
Albanese rules out Canberra Airport curfew
The Federal Government has ruled out imposing a night-time curfew at Canberra Airport for the time being.[MORE]
Final day for last elected Democrat
It has been the final day for the last elected Democrat in Australia, Sandra Kanck in SA.[MORE]
Power rationing on the cards
Tasmania could be headed for power rationing if the historic dry does not break.[MORE]
Premier denies mill pledge breach
Tasmania's Premier says his pledge to end government support for Gunns pulp mill from Sunday has not been breached by Forestry Tasmania extending its wood supply agreement.[MORE]
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]
Govt adds fuel to V8 race debate
The Minister for State Development, Ian Macdonald, has denied legislation to enable V8 Supercar street races in the Olympic precinct amounts to a green light to damage the environment.[MORE]
Vic Coalition split over dams policy
The Victorian Coalition is maintaining it supports new dams in the state, despite the statements of a senior Liberal MP this week.[MORE]
Nuttall, Talbot to stand trial on corruption charges
Former Qld Govt minister Gordon Nuttall and Brisbane businessmen Ken Talbot are to stand trial.[MORE]
Bartlett commits to new hospital
The Tasmanian Premier, David Bartlett, has committed to building a new hospital in Hobart, despite questions about how it will be funded.[MORE]
ACTPLA review to improve planning process: Stanhope
The ACT Government has committed to reviewing the operations of the ACT Planning and Land Authority.[MORE]
Wrong Vacswim info given by dept
A department says it gave the SA Govt wrong information about vacation swimming.[MORE]
MP lodges petitions opposing research station closures
Murrumbidgee MP Adrian Piccoli says he has lodged petitions in the New South Wales Parliament opposing the plan to close agricultural research facilities at Temora and Griffith.[MORE]
Qld Govt flags two-year Budget deficit
The Qld Govt says the next two State Budgets are expected to be in deficit.[MORE]
Liberals say pamphlet not anti gay
Counsel for the Tasmanian Liberal Party has told an anti-discrimination hearing that voters can not be wrapped in cotton wool.[MORE]
No excuses for not fixing health service: MP
The Member for Calare says the New South Wales Government now has "no excuse" not to fix the financial problems of the Greater Western Area Health Service.[MORE]
Rees seeks private ferry for Parramatta
Private ferry operators asked to bid for commuter services between Parramatta and the city.[MORE]
Expanded housing zones for Vic's growing population
The Victorian Government has given approval for the construction of another 600,000 homes to cope with the population boom.[MORE]
Submissions raise Helensburgh coal concerns
The New South Wales Department of Planning has received 45 submissions on a plan to nearly double the annual amount of coal removed from the Metropolitan Colliery at Helensburgh.[MORE]
Oppn wants hold on hospital plans
The Tasmanian Opposition says the Government should delay building a new Royal Hobart Hospital until there is some economic security.[MORE]
Rees to introduce new alcohol trading laws
The New South Wales Premier, Nathan Rees, says new legislation will be introduced into Parliament today, aimed at reducing alcohol-related violence.[MORE]
Hydro grilled over energy supply plans
There is concern Hydro Tasmania does not have a plan to deal with another two years of historic low rainfall.[MORE]
NSW reviews ambulance rescue decision
New South Wales Health Minister John Della Bosca has asked for a review on the decision to hand the Ambulance Service's rescue role to the Fire Brigade. [MORE]
Olympic Park race debate revs up
The Total Environment Centre has accused the New South Wales Government of legalising environmental damage by allowing V8 Supercar street races in Sydney's Olympic precinct.[MORE]
