NSW MPs from both sides of the aisle have been confronted by Sydneysiders upset by increased tolls. Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean told Jim Wilson the government are addressing the
January, 2021
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28 January
OPINION: Flood mitigation strategy needs examination
The new kid is Tom Smith who is the new Labor member for the seat of Bundaberg that he won at the last election by 9 votes, the subject is Flood Mitigation. In a recent edition of the NewsMail our Tom is extolling the benefits of the East Levee and …
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28 January
Tasmanian Labor MP rewarded in Anthony Albanese's cabinet reshuffle
Federal Labor member Julie Collins has been appointed Shadow Minister of Agriculture in an Opposition cabinet reshuffle. The major reshuffle saw Mark Butler moved from the climate change and energy portfolio to health and ageing.
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28 January
Covid-19 continues to create ‘energy poverty’ for older Australians
Almost every Aussie in lockdown last year braced themselves for a higher than normal energy bill. However new research from The Conversation has found that some households in particular fared worse than others.
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28 January
New Zealand suggests Australia should follow their lead and 'show respect' to China
Comments by New Zealand's trade minister, which closely echo Chinese government complaints, are likely to anger Canberra.
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28 January
Strict action against illegal mining: Karnataka Minister
Days after Shivamogga blast Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Murugesh R Nirani on Wednesday warned those indulging in illegal mining and said stringent act
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28 January
Labor leader Rebecca White says $13.5 million for tourism has not been spent yet
The Labor Party is pressuring the government for details on where $13.5 million promised for the tourism industry will be spent.
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28 January
First Virtual Justice Network to be set up for Honiara Courts
New ICT equipment will enable participating agencies to use resourcing more efficiently, helping to reduce growing caseloads and deliver law and
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28 January
Queensland reopens border and calls for JobKeeper extension
Queensland will reopen its border to Greater Sydney, but the state government wants JobKeeper extended for the struggling tourism sector.
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28 January
Our say | Albo's still the best choice for Labor leader
"Mr Albanese should have led Labor to the last federal election and he remains the party's best choice to lead them to the next."