Tag: Government and Politics
Chinese living longer but wealth gap widening: UN
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A new United Nations report says Chinese people are living longer than ever before.[MORE]
Airport plan lacked detail: Albanese
Federal Transport Minister Anthony Albanese says the Canberra Airport draft master plan did not provide enough detail to warrant approval.[MORE]
Airport sell-offs a fire sale: Springborg
The Queensland Government says it is still confident of meeting its estimated total for the sale of its airport assets, despite concern that it is having a fire sale.[MORE]
'Smarties' rorting LPG conversion rebate
The Motor Traders Association says it is concerned the $2,000 LPG conversion rebate is being rorted.[MORE]
Don gets dropped from citizenship test
Becoming an Australian citizen will no longer involving knowing about Australian sporting greats like Sir Donald Bradman. [MORE]
Adoption applications double in NSW: Govt
Adoption applications have doubled in the last two months in New South Wales.[MORE]
Redpath elected Labor's ACT secretary
Former ACT Law Society president Bill Redpath is the Labor Party's new ACT branch secretary. [MORE]
PM to hose down protectionist push at APEC
PM Kevin Rudd arrives in Peru for world trade talks with other APEC leaders.[MORE]
Rudd hails 'new way of governing' in progress report
The Federal Government is releasing a 75-page progress report to mark the anniversary of its first year in office.[MORE]
Protesting won't help, Govt tells teachers
The SA Govt has warned teachers that today's after school rally will not benefit their argument for better pay and a new school funding model.[MORE]
Far North Qld tourism to get $1.25m boost
Federal Tourism Minister Martin Ferguson says the Federal Government will spend $1.25 million to promote North Queensland overseas. [MORE]
Mackay airport sells for $200m
The Mackay airport has been sold for over $200 million, with the money to go towards the rebuilding of the Mackay Base Hospital.[MORE]
Ambulance phone operators begin strikes
Ambulance phone operators have begun refusing to process transfer calls for patients being discharged from New South Wales hospitals.[MORE]
Conroy urges rethink on Telstra CEO pay
Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has told the Telstra board it should reconsider its decision on executive pay.[MORE]
Youth workers strike over pay cuts
About 50 youth workers across western Sydney have walked off the job to protest against pay cuts. [MORE]
Doubts cast on Govt binge drinking campaign
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Doubts have been cast over the effectiveness of the Government's new anti-binge drinking campaign.[MORE]
Govt has to legislate banks' wholesale guarantee: Oppn
The Federal Opposition says the Government will be forced to bring in legislation to back up its guarantee on banks' wholesale funding.[MORE]
'Never-ending' storms head to reeling SE Qld
More severe storms are expected to hit Brisbane and south-east Queensland early this afternoon.[MORE]
Homebuyers 'slugged' for dumped projects
The New South Wales Opposition says the Government must explain why it intends to charge homebuyers a levy for two rail projects that were scrapped in the mini-Budget.[MORE]
Research shows consumer confidence down for Christmas
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Research has shown a drop in consumer confidence ahead of the peak Christmas period.[MORE]
Houston wants China to explain military boost
The chief of the Australian Defence Force says he wants China to explain its military build-up.[MORE]
Free trade: Aust joins Asia-Pacific talks
Australia will join negotiations for a free trade agreement across the Asia-Pacific.[MORE]
Anger mounts over mini-Budget cuts
The New South Wales Government is continuing to come under fire from the Opposition and farmers over its decision to close up to five grain rail lines in the state's west, as part of its costcutting mini-Budget. [MORE]
Isa Mayor sees upside of Ernie award
The Mount Isa Mayor says he's not worried about being awarded the top prize for sexist comments.[MORE]
