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Over one thousand voluntary redundancies will be made as the Western Australian government rolls ahead on its cost-cutting public sector contraction

Review flags mergers in ten points for NSW reform

The New South Wales Independent Local Government Review Panel (ILGRP) has nearly finished its report on the state of play for local governance, with council amalgamation recommendations seeming quite likely.

Victoria excises tanning bed tumour

Victorians will soon have to damage their skin and invite melanoma the traditional way, with the State Government introducing legislation to ban the solarium.

Watchdog says knowledge could curb corruption

The Tasmanian Integrity Commission says public servants need to be better equipped in order to avoid the allure of corruption.

Birmingham brings message to calm the farm

The person in charge of water in the new Federal Government has attended meetings with irrigators, who are concerned that changes to water rights and protocols could leave them inundated, rather than irrigated.

Workplace case to look at contract rules

A workplace dispute is unfolding after budget cuts led to the sacking of a senior public servant in South Australia.

Corrupt mayor, Detroit's rough run buried in 28-year sentence

The former mayor of Detroit has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for a long string of corruption charges.

Daily deliveries dampen long-term drought towns

One town has been left so parched by drought conditions that it is trucking-in water every day.

Group pushes maintain sway on Perth mergers

A group has been formed comprising community members who want to maintain their power to veto local council mergers.

Latrobe's rough tender process probed

Inspectors have been called in to have a look into transparency in Victoria’s Latrobe City Council tender process.

Public disdain of cheap houses built by media, politicians

A survey suggests concerns about affordable public housing bringing down property values and generally ruining the neighbourhood may be unfounded.

Regions made to matter on collective platform

Many are still sore from having the referendum to recognise local governments ripped away just before it happened, but councils are now gearing-up to ensure they are not forgotten in upcoming state elections.

Review to cast new eyes on indigenous work

The Prime Minister has announced a review of Australia’s Indigenous Training and Employment initiatives, to be led by former Fortescue CEO Andrew Forrest.

River communities feel red tape tighten

There is concern today from the National Irrigators Council, who are pushing to stop part of the Murray River being listed as “critically endangered”.

New line eases train strain

The Victorian Government has reopened a freight line that was so deteriorated it had not carried trains for the last six years.

NSW dips toes in new pool laws, calls for a hand

New legislation is on the way in New South Wales, with the state government taking over registration and reporting on swimming pools.

Buffer map drawn but farms want more

Protections have been put in place to cover over 90 per cent of dwellings from any new coal seam gas activity in New South Wales.

Centre plan to promote, celebrate and educate

Authorities are working on a proposal for an Indigenous Centre for Excellence in Broken Hill, which would help create and propagate Indigenous culture, business and ideas.