Melbourne has been named one of the world’s top ten leading “2020 Global Sustainability Centers”. The 2020 Global Sustainability Centers (GSC) study by the well-regarded New York-based Ethisphere Institute took…
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Taskforce highlights ideas for country health care revamp
The Country Health Taskforce has presented to the South Australian Government its discussion paper outlining key ideas for reforms to the regional heath care system. Upon the request of SA…
Fuel efficiency report released for comment
Public and industry comment is being sought on a discussion paper that outlines measures to increase the fuel efficiency of Australia’s car fleet. The Australian Transport Council and the Environment…
Barnett announces his expanded cabinet
The incoming WA Premier Colin Barnett’s new cabinet comprises 17 ministers, while the previous Labor cabinet had 15 members. Three Nationals MPs have been put in the ministry, including the…
Deputy Premier John Watkins quits politics
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…
Sydney in top 10 world’s most liveable cities
Sydney is in the top 10 of the world’s best cities to live, according to Mercer’s 2008 Worldwide Quality of Living Index. Ranked at number 10, Sydney came in ahead…
Stay connected to health services at home
Faced with unprecedented demands on hospitals, the Queensland Government has announced a new $3 million healthcare support program to provide more patients with free medial home care services. Health minister…
Agricultural residues to help tackle energy crisis
With oil prices remaining record high, Queensland researchers said agricultural residues could be an economically viable alternative source of fuel within seven years. The project, being conducted by the…
BUDGET 08-09: Program targets ailing regional infrastructure
Treasurer Wayne Swan has delivered the Rudd Government’s first Budget – a surplus budget of $21.7 billion that aims to provide a long term investment in regional infrastructure. Among the…
Melbourne endorses transport suggestions
The City of Melbourne has welcomed recommendations to improve the link between Melbourne’s eastern and western suburbs, part of the Brumby Government’s strategy to ease Melbourne’s road congestion. In the…