Spotlight on minority government
The Prime Minister will today address a national public administration conference in Hobart on minority government.
View ArticleHodgkinson sees big future for Eden port
The New South Wales Primary Industries Minister, Katrina Hodgkinson, says the redevelopment of the Eden Wharf on the far south coast will need a whole-of-government approach.
View ArticleCouncillors told to choose: Your job or position
The Northern Territory Government has announced changes to electoral laws to ensure that no member of a municipal council can be employed by the same council.
View ArticleFitzSimons and Minchin debate republic issue
Journalist and republican Peter FitzSimons takes on monarchist and former Liberal senator Nick Minchin.
View ArticleClaim shires partly to blame for pool closure
The Northern Territory Opposition says the super shire policy is partly to blame for the closure of the Tiwi Islands' pool.
View ArticleSurgeon exodus fears
The State Government will not waver in its budget savings measures despite a survey showing the Royal Hobart Hospital could lose specialist doctors as a result.
View ArticleDredging of Clyde River bar to begin soon
Boaters on the New South Wales far south coast have welcomed a State Government decision to call tenders for dredging of the Clyde River bar.
View ArticleChief Minister delivers Statehood ultimatum
The Northern Territory Chief Minister is calling on the Opposition Leader to support legislation to set up a Statehood convention.
View ArticleTasPorts defends Triabunna port deal
Tasmania's state-owned port authority has denied it demanded millions of dollars to sign over the lease of the Triabunna woodchip mill's port to its new owners.
View ArticleHospital crackdown may be extended
The New South Wales Health Department says it may extend a security crackdown sparked by the escape of a psychiatric patient near Newcastle.
View ArticleProgess on Maitland road blackspot
A road campaigner says he is relieved the New South Wales Government is acting to fix one of Maitland's worst road blackspots.
View ArticleAustralian journalist recalls Egyptian prison ordeal
Australian freelance journalist Austin Mackell speaks to The Drum about his capture and release from a prison in Egypt.
View ArticleAboriginal policy not meeting Riverina needs
Leaders in the Riverina's Aboriginal community have told a ministerial taskforce the state government does not appear to care about Indigenous services.
View ArticleTAFE funding cuts blamed for Bendigo job losses
The Victorian Opposition says Government funding cuts are behind job losses at the Bendigo TAFE.
View ArticleP-platers to face tough new restrictions
The State Government is set to introduce restrictions for novice drivers to try to reduce the road toll.
View ArticlePutin sworn in as Russian president
Vladimir Putin has been sworn in for a third term as Russian president amid heavy security and continued protests on the streets of Moscow.
View ArticleGovernment formation talks collapse in Greece
Leader of the right-wing New Democracy party in Greece has told the country's president he can not form a coalition government.
View ArticleBurma could growl post-sanctions
Burma has been suggested as the next Asian tiger after recent elections lead to the easing of sanctions, but it will be some time before the economic benefits of change flow through to the population.
View ArticleGovt to table forest peace legislation
Legislation to allow the creation of reserves in Tasmania will be tabled in Parliament even if the forestry peace deal has not been finalised.
View ArticleBarnett urges Federal coalition to detail policies
The West Australian Premier has warned that Australia cannot expect China to sustain the national economy for decades to come.
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