By Angela Dorizas New South Wales Premier Nathan Rees has dumped two senior ministers from cabinet after gaining approval from the State Labor Conference to choose his own ministry. Mr…
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Bushfire bunkers to be scrutinised
By Staff Writer The Victorian Government has introduced new regulations and accreditation process for the construction of bunkers and bushfire shelters. Planning Minister Justin Madden said the interim regulations will…
Grants for women in government
By Staff Writer Women in government have been reminded to submit their applications for the 2010 Women’s Leadership Grants. Launched at the 2009 Premier’s Women’s Summit in Melbourne last month,…
Minister to lose mo for men’s health
Federal Minister for Rural and Regional Health, Warren Snowdon, said he will lose his famous mo to raise money for men's health. By Angela Dorizas While men across the country have…
Transport ministers agree to single national regulators
Australia’s transport sector will undergo sweeping reforms, following the Australian Transport Council (ATC) announcement to introduce single national regulators in rail, maritime and heavy vehicles. State and territory transport ministers…
Brumby appoints bushfire monitor
By Staff Writer The Victorian Premier John Brumby has appointed a former police commissioner to ensure agencies and departments implement recommendations by the Victorian Bushfire Royal Commission’s interim report. Former…
Governments address workplace health
State and territory governments have decided to act on the health and wellbeing of Australia’s 10 million workers, according to a leading corporate health provider. Good Health Solutions was recently…
Vic launches foodbowl website
By Staff Writer A new website launched by the Victorian State Government is aiming to create new jobs and investment opportunities in the State’s Food Bowl region. Speaking from Strathmerton, Regional and…
SA property owners may not have heeded bushfire lessons: Wright
By Rob O’Brien South Australia’s Emergency Services Minister, Michael Wright, has warned the lives of 15,000 CFS volunteers will be at risk if property owners in bushfire-prone areas don’t properly…
Vic community education gets funding boost
By Staff Writer The Brumby Labor Government is injecting a further $900,000 into adult and community education to help bolster learning and support communities in regional, rural and suburban Victoria….