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The most recent 250 Politics stories.
Alan Carpenter defends Heritage Minister
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The Premier Alan Carpenter has defended the conduct of the Heritage Minister Michelle Roberts after a property she partly owned dropped off the state's interim heritage register.
No charges for TV crew accused of trespassing at Neal's office
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Police have not laid any charges after an investigation into the actions of a television crew who allegedly trespassed at the central coast electorate office of Federal Labor MP Belinda Neal in July.
Aust travellers stuck in Thailand as protests spread
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Hundreds of Australian passengers are stranded in Thailand as political protests continue to spread.
Govt unveils $1.6b boost for public housing
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The Government says a $1.6 billion upgrade and repair project for the state's public housing will overhaul the way maintenance work is carried out.
Snap strike to impact electricity bill payments
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A snap strike by power workers across New South Wales this weekend means people will be unable to pay their electricity bills.
Water woes hit town's tourism, economy
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Two towns in north-west Qld are running out of water and are struggling to find quality alternative supplies.
Libs promise $50m for Kalgoorlie hospital
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The Opposition Leader Colin Barnett has pledged $50 million to upgrade Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital if the Liberals win government.
QR cancels $30,000 Riverfire function
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Queensland Rail has cancelled a function planned for tonight's Riverfire celebrations in Brisbane.
RSPCA funding pledge
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The WA Labor Party has pledged to double its funding to the RSPCA if it wins the election.
Canberra holds multicultural summit
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Canberra's multicultural community is coming together for a summit.
Opposition seizes on Costa's quit threat
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The New South Wales Opposition says a threat by the Treasurer Michael Costa to quit shows the Premier does not have the support of MPs.
Govt re-evaluates light rail proposals
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The ACT Government is taking another serious look at light rail, commissioning an independent business case.
Oppn slams Foley's 'B-grade' games comment
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The South Australian Opposition says Kevin Foley's comment that the Commonwealth Games is a "B-grade" event is an insult to athletes who have competed in the games.
Commonwealth's education proposals 'won't help students or teachers'
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The NT Education Union says a proposed federal scheme to link performance with pay rates for teachers will not work.
Kernaghan accuses Rudd of abandoning the bush
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Australian of the Year Lee Kernaghan has again accused Kevin Rudd of abandoning the bush.
Haneef decision '$8m too late'
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Lawyers and Bob Brown want the AFP to explain why it decided to pursue Mohamed Haneef over terrorism charges.
NY schools boss backs move to sack under-performing teachers
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The man who inspired the education performance plan being considered by the Federal Government says the success of the program is undeniable.
NSW Labor officials confident of electricity privatisation resolution
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Senior NSW Labor figures say the fight between the party's head office and the State Government over electricity privatisation may soon be resolved.
Pulp mill project not dead: Wilderness Society
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The Wilderness Society has warned opponents of Gunns' proposed northern Tasmanian pulp mill not to assume the project is dead.
Costello stays tight-lipped at tribute dinner
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Peter Costello gave no real hint on his future in politics at a Liberal Party tribute dinner last night.
Child protection authorities concerned for prison baby
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Tasmania's child protection authorities want more time to assess what should happen to a baby girl born to an inmate at Hobart's Risdon Prison.
Michelle Roberts denies any wrongdoing over historic property
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The State Opposition has questioned why the Heritage Minister, Michelle Roberts, allowed a historic property she part owns to drop off the state's interim heritage list.
NT Govt scraps satellite dish location
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The Northern Territory Government has scrapped its plan to build a satellite dish on the grounds of the Northern Territory Open Education Centre.
NSW retail energy workers strike over new plan
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The New South Wales Government's new plans for the electricity industry have sparked a state-wide strike by white collar energy workers.
Carbon emitters air concerns over trading scheme
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Some of Australia's largest greenhouse gas emitters have aired their views on the proposed emissions trading scheme in meetings with Federal Energy Minister Martin Ferguson today.
