Category: State

Deputy NSW Premier and Transport Minister John Watkins has resigned after 13 years in the state politics, prompting a cabinet reshuffle. Mr Watkins said the decision came to regain the…

By Angela Dorizas Morris Iemma has oficially resigned as NSW Premier after being ousted by party room colleagues. Mr Iemma was forced to resign when his Right faction colleagues refused to back…

Under the new transparency laws that come into effect in NSW on September 15, people will be required to disclose the details of their political donations or gifts worth more…

The speed of population growth in Queensland is set to slow down, with the Queensland Government strategically directing growth to its western areas.   Planning Minister Paul Lucas has told State…

The Queensland Government has offered $1 million to the communities that come up with the best ideas to combat obesity. The unusual scheme will see towns compete in a state-wide…

The Victorian Government will launch a campaign to eradicate sideline violence from junior sports following an increase in the number of incidents involving the bad behaviour of parents and coaches…

The Queensland Public Sector Union (QPSU) has revealed it will spend about $1 million on a campaign to force the State Government to increase its wage offer. The Union’s Alex…

The South Australian Government is seeking feedback on its revised water allocation plan for South Australia. The River Murray Water Allocation Plan is a legal document that sets out rules…

The NSW Government has issued a revised order to guide local council investment practices following a review that found some councils investments were linked to the sub-prime mortgage market. The…

Governments in Queensland and Tasmanian have taken steps to limit the large number of dogs and cats being abandoned and subesequently euthenised each year. In Queensland, four councils will come together…