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Planning is just about done and work will soon begin on the $163 million Newcastle rail freight upgrade
Swimmers dive through restrictions into old mine site
Continued efforts to keep Mt Isa residents safe from themselves have not worked, with authorities now ramping up restrictions on swimming in ‘Poison Waterhole’.
Plans to cut down human error, worsening
Statistics say 18,000 people will die and 50,000 will be left with permanent disability this year as the result of a medical mistake, or ‘adverse medical event’.
Shortages catch up to deadlier weekends
A recent university report has been used to highlight the dangers of understaffed emergency rooms and facilities, with figures showing a 15 per cent higher hospital death rate on weekends.
States linked in Federal pledge for country coverage
The Federal Government may take a lead from Western Australia in its attempt to improve mobile phone coverage in country Victoria.
Prize for turning kids' minds to bush life beneath blue skies
A project in Western Australia has won an award for ditching the classroom and taking kids back to their roots.
Survey shows the mounting workload Tassie teachers fight
An Australian Education Union survey has shown stress is a major factor weighing on the minds of Tasmanian teachers, amidst negotiations for better hours.
Advice given as abuse rises online
It seems the general public has taken up the habit of criticising public servants via social media, leading to suggestions workers need better online protection.
Council votes stay non-compulsory in WA
The Western Australian Government has ruled out compulsory voting in local government elections, despite dismal turnouts at some booths in polling last week.
Locals told to find funds in their own backyard
The Queensland Premier has told councils in the state to find their own ways of funding infrastructure, encouraging them not to rely on federal or state allowance.
Probe to find feelings on corruption
An independent survey has been undertaken to find out how people feel about corruption, misconduct and maladministration in councils.
Talks start at SA councils' big meet
Today is day one of the prestigious Local Government Association of South Australia’s Annual General meeting, bringing together interested parties from across the state to discuss the progress and direction of local councils.
Accounts settled, the City of Adelaide heads home
The Australian Government has paid the rest of the account in order to bring the hull of the historic vessel City of Adelaide back to its home shores.
Liquid wisdom flows for National Water Week
The Australian Government is urging residents across the nation to immerse themselves in National Water Week, and be inundated with a greater appreciation of water-related issues.
New face to front Murray plan meetings
The man responsible for Australia’s water-related issues is heading to meetings in one of the most contentious areas this week.
Fire risk wakes old asbestos hazards
As NSW experiences one of the worst fire seasons in decades, WorkCover NSW has waived the five-day asbestos removal notification to allow immediate clean-ups.
Multi-billion dollar bid to boost movements in SA
The South Australian Government has announced a whopping $36 billion project to upgrade roads, rail, port and public transport.
Queensland plans ports for the future
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman plans for his state to be the export point for hundreds of millions of tonnes of resources per year, by way of developments at five of its existing ports.
Reports find no love lost as STI rates jump
A report has had a new look at the rates of sexually transmissible and blood-borne infection in Australia, showing an increase in HIV diagnoses among other findings.
Dadour causes division, may be taken from table
There is a possibility that the Western Australian government will back down on its pledge to remove the ability of ratepayers to veto council mergers.
Light shines through British public cloud
Reports have emerged praising the streamlining and cost-cutting possibilities of cloud computing facilities for government sectors, with results in Britain showing the public sector can reach efficiency goals through better software.