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The Tasmanian Government has announced that there will be no need for a round of forced redundancies in the public sector as a result of what it calls ‘strong budget management’.

Tasmania pledges community sector funding

Some of Tasmania’s lowest paid workers have been assured of their wage increases after the Tasmanian Government announced it will commit a further $7.04 million to cover the initiative.

Adelaide reigns supreme in battle of the cities

Adelaide has been named the country’s most liveable city for the third year running, dominating other state’s capital cities in a poll conducted by the Property Council of Australia.

Commonwealth pledges funding for motorway

The Federal Government has announced it will commit funding to towards the Westconnex road project, subject to a number of conditions outlined by the Prime Minister.

New literacy funding for Victoria

The Federal Government has announced it will invest an extra $41.1 million in a new National Partnership agreement to boost literacy and numeracy results in Victorian Schools.

NSW announces public sector reform

The New South Wales Government has announced a suite of reforms of the State’s public sector and middle management in a bid to ‘better focus government resources on the frontline’.

NSW announces public service integrity reforms

The New South Wales Government has announced reforms which it says will improve the integrity of the state’s public service.

Gulf Spencer action plan announced

Billions of dollars worth of investment stands to be unlocked in South Australia’s Spencer Gulf following the announcement of a Federal, State and Local government collaboration.

Nyrstar smelter given priority

The proposed $350 million redevelopment of Nyrstar’s smelting operations into a cleaner poly-metallic processing and recovery facility at Port Pirie has been declared a Major Development by the South Australian Government.

SA to undertake transport plan for SA

The Commonwealth has provided $2 million to the South Australian Government to undertake an Integrated Transport and Movement study in Adelaide to help the city develop an aligned transport plan.

Queensland calls for Gonski scrapping

The Queensland Government has upped the ante over the debate over school funding, calling for the Federal Government to scrap the Gonski reform package and “butt out” of education.

Queensland announces healthcare blueprint

The Queensland Government has launched a blueprint for reform of the state’s healthcare system, which it says will re-establish the state’s healthcare as a ‘national pace-setter’.

Queensland continues war on green tape

The Queensland Government has proudly continued to persecute its so called ‘war on green tape’ but announcing two new initiatives it says will put money back into the pockets of thousands of the state’s small businesses.

Timber deal could save hundreds of jobs says Burke

The newly created Tasmanian Forests agreement has the potential to save as many as 500 jobs, according to a new socio-economic impacts study released by the Federal Government.

ICRC moves to reduce water costs

The ACT’s water prices are set to fall by as much as 16.9 per cent if the key recommendations of the draft report released by the Independent Competition and Regulatory Commission.

NSW local government bodies to merge on 1 March

The Local Government and Shires Associations of NSW (LGSA) will become one single association called Local Government NSW (LGNSW) this Friday 1 March 2013, representing all 152 councils throughout NSW.

Commission releases Tasmanian health report

The Commission on Delivery of Health Services in Tasmania has handed down its first preliminary report into the improvement of the delivery of health services in the state.

Queenslanders offered to shape their state

The Queensland Government is encouraging the state’s citizens to contribute to the future shape of the State, with the Government launching the Queensland Plan.

Bell Bay Aluminium announces shipping deal

Tasmanian based Bell Bay Aluminium has announced it has struck an agreement with Swire Shipping for the provision of direct international ocean freight shipping between Asian ports and Bell Bay Port.

De-amalgamation pre-polls open

The Queensland Government has announced that the pre-polling booths have opened for the four areas seeking to de-amalgamate from their regional councils.