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A bill has been tabled before the Queensland parliament, proposing that landowners be given extra rights for negotiating with mining companies.

Funds will keep FOG flying in slightly altered form

The Queensland Government has continued funding a vital service for women in rural and remote regions.

Twin tunnels to link sides of Sydney for $3 billion

The Prime Minister and Premier of New South Wales have signed-off on a $3 billion tunnel project for Sydney commuters.

Union probe launched deep into dodgy dealings

The Governor-General has tabled papers to kick off the Royal Commission into Trade Union Governance and Corruption.

Darwin's dark time throws light on power risks

A blackout covering the whole city of Darwin yesterday has raised concerns for the Northern Territory’s power system.

People power falls as protest laws kill long-running disruptions

Protestors have been arrested while protesting laws which allow more arrest powers for police breaking up protests.

Public cuts hinted while SALGA warns Liberals off rates

South Australian Liberals say a public sector shake-up is on the way if they win the upcoming election, while the state’s Local Government Association speaks out about potential policy changes.

Public union details bargaining for better rights

The Community and Public Sector Union has released a special guide for members wanting to know more about the claim for improved pay and conditions.

Three tiers pour into funding pool for rural roads

State and federal coffers have been cracked open to pull out $24.5 million for outback roads.

WorkCover review finds NSW workers less covered

An independent review has found a set of WorkCover changes are much more favourable to businesses than their employees.

Big names drifting away from Abbot Point plan

The Queensland Government remains optimistic about the plan to expand the Abbot Point coal port terminal, despite very few interested private companies remaining.

Road fund re-vamp brings vital fix-ups

Funding to fix the worst of the Northern Territory’s roads will be spent as soon as possible.

Big swing buries QLD landowner rights bill

A bill allowing farmers and other landowners the right to refuse entry for mining, oil and gas companies has been soundly defeated.

Emergency fix gives ambo's more options

A new trial means paramedics in New South Wales can take less serious callers to their local GP, rather than a hospital.

Solar back step to leave QLD customers haggling

Up to fifty thousand Queenslanders will soon have to negotiate their own solar feed-in tariff, with the State Government changing its scheme and leaving regulation to consumers.

ACCC knocks back NSW bid to lose power

The New South Wales government has hit a significant hitch in its bid to sell its biggest power generator.

Giles wants funds up north to unlock hidden wealth

The chief minister of the Northern Territory has put out the call for private investment in a range of sectors, saying there is untold economic potential for those adventurous enough to try.

Higher learning takes regional beating

The Victorian Education minister has defended the state of regional tertiary education, which has been described as the backbone of rural centres.

Jobs go as Environment yields to states, Statistics hit too

More job cuts in the Australian public sector with reports that the Bureau of Statistics will lose up to 100 workers and another 200 Environment Department staff will go too.

Late night boozing still fine in NSW Parliament

New South Wales Members of Parliament can continue drinking during late-night sittings, after a parliamentary inquiry ruled drunkenness was covered by existing rules.