Tag: Government and Politics
Tourists targeted in Bondi cafe smoking ban
Smokers will be banned from lighting up while sitting outside cafes at Sydney's Bondi Beach from July.[MORE]
Nigeria's leader dissolves cabinet
Nigerian acting president Goodluck Jonathan has dissolved the cabinet a little over a month after taking power, asserting his authority over the government in Africa's most populous nation.[MORE]
Surgeons says Liberals lack health 'detail'
A group representing surgeons in South Australia says the Opposition's health policy lacks detail.[MORE]
'Dirty tricks' on drinks bill: Foley
Treasurer Kevin Foley has accused the Liberals of dirty tricks just two days out from the South Australian election.[MORE]
NSW to examine education stimulus spending
The NSW Upper House is to examine how the Federal Government's education stimulus money is being spent.[MORE]
Libs up the cost of Expressway duplication
The Liberals have now adopted ALP costings for the Southern Expressway duplication.[MORE]
Upper House fight to capture Xenophon factor
Candidates jostling for seats in SA's Upper House are keen to win the votes that went to Nick Xenophon last time.[MORE]
Britain bans exaggerated climate change ads
Britain's advertising standards authority has banned two government advertisements for overstating the risks of climate change. [MORE]
Nationals leader backs schools decision
The Nationals Leader Brendon Grylls, has backed a decision to cut Years 11 and 12 from several country high schools. [MORE]
Labor calls for Greens policy costing
The Tasmanian Treasurer has again accused the Greens of failing to submit of all their policies for costing.[MORE]
Parliament passes Youth Allowance changes
The Federal Government's changes to Youth Allowance have been passed by Parliament but both sides of politics are still blaming each other for the delay.[MORE]
Truckies want left-lane trial ended
The Transport Workers Union (TWU) says a trial forcing trucks to drive only in the left-lane of a Brisbane road should be stopped immediately. [MORE]
LNP pushes for mandatory minimum jail terms
Deputy Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg says mandatory minimum jail terms should be part of the legal system in Queensland.[MORE]
PM pressured to cancel boat blast trio visas
The Government is under pressure to say if it will revoke the visas of three Afghan men who may face charges over a fatal boat explosion.[MORE]
Teenage LNP federal candidate 'under intense media scrutiny'
The Queensland Leader of the Liberal National Party (LNP), Jean-Paul Langbroek, says a 19-year-old federal candidate will have to deal with media scrutiny.[MORE]
Ex-Scientologist 'pressured' to have abortions
A woman who claims she was pressured by Scientologists to have two abortions has urged the PM to back an inquiry into the church.[MORE]
Bligh 'overcomes squeamishness' and donates blood
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says she has conquered her squeamishness about donating blood and will become a regular giver.[MORE]
Privately run public hospitals opposed
The State Opposition plans to introduce legislation in an attempt to stop the government from allowing private companies to run Western Australia's public hospitals.[MORE]
Council seeks social strategy input
The Kalgoorlie Boulder City Council is seeking community input to develop a long-term social plan for the region.[MORE]
ALP once favoured stormwater to drink: Greens
The Greens say Labor is being misleading about the safety of stormwater for drinking.[MORE]
MP attacks 'skimmed off' school stimulus spending
The Member for Wagga, Daryl Maguire, has joined his federal Liberal counterpart in Farrer in criticising the way the federal schools stimulus money is being spent.[MORE]
Ellendale black spots 'a priority'
The Geraldton-Greenough council will discuss the issue of mobile phone black spots when it meets for its weekly briefing session tonight.[MORE]
Investors judge Brisbane houses 'least value for money'
A new survey has found investors believe Sydney and Brisbane house prices offer the least value for money.[MORE]
Campaign against nursing home sale gets boost
A small group of residents struggling to stop the sale of a nursing home in the south-western are closer to their goal after a visit to Sydney.[MORE]
