By Rob O’Brien Local government are the only level of government to act decisively on climate change, the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, Robert Doyle, has said ahead of the…
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Keneally ousts Rees as NSW Premier
By Rob O’Brien The former planning minister Kristina Keneally has become the first female Premier of New South Wales rolling Nathan Rees in a spill by 47 votes to 21….
Tony Abbott elected Opposition Leader
By Angela Dorizas Tony Abbott has been elected Opposition Leader after winning the Liberal leadership spill by one vote. Mr Abbott defeated Malcolm Turnbull in a final ballot by 42 to 41. Joe…
Liberal party in ‘meltdown’ as frontbenchers revolt
By Angela Dorizas The Liberal Party is in a state of turmoil following the resignation of five frontbenchers and two Senate whips. Liberal MP Tony Abbott quit shadow cabinet after failing…
Turnbull holds on to Liberal leadership
By Angela Dorizas Malcolm Turnbull has maintained the Liberal leadership following a failed motion to vacate the seat of the Opposition Leader. Mr Turnbull called a party meeting this afternoon…
Shoalhaven most complained about council
By Angela Dorizas Shoalhaven City Council has maintained its title of the most complained about local government in New South Wales. In a report released by Local Government Minister Barbara…
New focus for workplace participation commission
The Brumby Government has unveiled an improved Victorian Skills Commission as part of its training reform program. Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Jacinta Allan said the Commission would oversee the $316 million…
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,…
SA in prime position to launch e-waste recycling scheme
By Angela Dorizas South Australia is ready to kick-start the national e-waste recycling scheme agreed to by environment ministers last week, according to SA Environment and Conservation Minister Jay Weatherill….
Garrett announces landmark e-waste recycling scheme
Under the new national e-waste recycling scheme, 80 per cent of all televisions and computes are expected to be recycled by 2021. By Angela Dorizas Computers and televisions…