Tag: Government and Politics
Iran set to free US hiker
Iran is to free Sarah Shourd, one of three American hikers who have been detained for more than a year since they strayed across the border from Iraq.[MORE]
Oakeshott to reveal position on ministry offer
Independent MP Rob Oakeshott is expected to announce today if he will accept a regional affairs ministry in the Gillard Government.[MORE]
White House mulls call to Koran-burning pastor
The White House is considering making a direct appeal to the pastor who is threatening to burn copies of the Koran on the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks.[MORE]
Look to the future, not the cameras: Gillard
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has told her Labor colleagues there will be a serious review of the party's direction in light of the federal election result.[MORE]
Health department, AMAQ face IRC over pay offer
Queensland Health Minister Paul Lucas says the Government did not want to have a dispute with the state's top doctors over an employment agreement. [MORE]
Miners withdraw bid for QR coal network
A consortium of mining companies is not going ahead with its bid to buy the Queensland Rail (QR) coal network.[MORE]
Media outnumber activists at war rally
Members of the media have outnumbered activists at a Brisbane protest against Australia's involvement in the Afghanistan war[MORE]
Never mind the conflict, let's report the Parliament
Here we are, then. Slap bang in the middle of a new paradigm, as the creaking edifice that we call the 'Gillard Minority Government' is hammered nervously into place.[MORE]
Obama's struggle with history
The extraordinary marathon that is the modern US presidential election process is getting underway once again, as Barack Obama seeks a second term in the White House and a field of Republican candidates try to be the one that stops him. At stake, the most powerful political office on Earth, and like last time, the world will be watching.[MORE]
Qld unemployment drops to 5.4 per cent
Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says the latest unemployment figures show the Government's economic policies are on the right track.[MORE]
Keneally dismisses cabinet rumours
The New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally has dismissed speculation about why she became emotional yesterday during a function. [MORE]
SA set to toughen knife laws
Legislation to toughen knife laws is about to go to the South Australian Parliament.[MORE]
Govt pressured over 'bungled' FEA deal
The Tasmanian Government is under pressure to make public details of a major forestry contract in the state's north-east[MORE]
Council looks at reducing Oasis costs
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder will adopt several recommendations aimed at reducing the cost of running the Oasis Recreation Centre. [MORE]
NSW unemployment falls to 5 per cent
The New South Wales unemployment rate has fallen and is now just below the national average.[MORE]
RDA hopes Gillard delivers regional health funding soon
The Rural Doctors Association (RDA) says it hopes independent MPs Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor's demand for equity in regional health funding will be delivered quickly by the Gillard Government.[MORE]
Berri town hall to host road safety forum
Berri residents will be able to have their say on how road safety can be improved in their area.[MORE]
Fast rollout of NBN expected in the Illawarra
New Throsby MP Stephen Jones has signalled that the National Broadband Network (NBN) could be rolled out to the Illawarra sooner than expected.[MORE]
Riverina residents happy after aged care announcement
There is relief in the Riverina today at news that three state run nursing homes in southern New South Wales will not be outsourced or privatised.[MORE]
Expressions of interest wanted for Coral Bay developments
Western Australia's Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls has welcomed an agreement to establish much needed accommodation in the Gascoyne town of Coral Bay.[MORE]
Houston seeks assurances on athletes' safety
Australian Defence Force chief Angus Houston has sought an assurance from his Indian counterparts that Australia's athletes will be safe at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.[MORE]
CCC's bid for extra powers not supported
A parliamentary report has found it would be a mistake for the State Government to allow the Corruption and Crime Commission to fight organised crime.[MORE]
TV interview evidence in MP assault case
A singer accused of bashing a NSW MP will use TV interview footage of the politician in his defence.[MORE]
No guarantees in life and leadership: Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh has declined to give a guarantee she will lead the Queensland Government into the next election.[MORE]
Cutting Darwin bottleshop hours 'inappropriate'
Chief Minister Paul Henderson says it would not be appropriate to restrict the hours when takeaway alcohol can be sold in Darwin.[MORE]
