State Politics
Palaszczuk public service soars
sarah elksThe Queensland Premier has hired an extra 1651 full-time equivalent public servants in just three months.
Two held over vigilante attack
AMOS AIKMANPolice have charged two men over an alleged vigilante attack on youths in Alice Springs.
NDIS deal under pressure
RICK MORTONThe number of people who would be eligible for the WA slice of the NDIS has been underestimated by at least 7000.
Dam inquiry dumped after plea
ANDREW CLENNELLAn investigation into an allegedly illegal dam was called off after a NSW minister asked a fellow minister for help.
State A-G defiant on cash
Sarah ElksYvette D’Ath says she accepted a $25,000 AWU donation after Labor and the unions united to fight Work Choices.
Billboards a sign of a poll
Sarah ElksAnnastacia Palaszczuk insists only something serious will drive her to call an election this year.
Euthanasia bill ‘goes too far’
SAMANTHA HUTCHINSONClaims that Victoria’s euthanasia legislation is the safest in the world are disputed in a briefing by barristers.
Milo boycott ‘a little silly’
ANDREW BURRELLA move to ban right-wing provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos from government buildings on his Australian tour is “laughable”.
Unions’ easy access to minister
Michael McKennaA top Annastacia Palaszczuk staffer was holding private talks and giving inside information to unionists last year.
D’Ath union donation ‘ok’
Sarah ElksAnnastacia Palaszczuk says she’s been assured a $25,000 union donation to her now-Attorney-General is “above board”.
PM’s fate ‘rests on GST fix’
ANDREW BURRELLKerry Stokes says Malcolm Turnbull knows his political future will depend on reforming the ‘horrible’ GST system.
River rules risk gas search ban
Sarah ElksThe Palaszczuk government could restrict development in the west of the state, potentially threatening gas exploration.
Ex-lobbyist in corruption case
Charlie PeelA former director of Australian Water Holdings has been dragged into the Ipswich Council corruption case.
We’ll pay our way: bike boss
Simone Fox KooboBike founder vows to expand in Australia and help local councils with costs.
Crime triggers $121m blowout
SAMANTHA HUTCHINSONA Victorian crime wave triggered a $121m blow out in staff costs in the state’s Department of Justice last year.
Suicide bill MPs list demands
SAMANTHA HUTCHINSONVictorian MPs weighing up the Andrews government’s euthanasia plan have demanded changes to the bill.
Taking us for a ride
EAN HIGGINSThe share bike boom is only just gearing up despite the many complaints.
‘I know what it is to struggle’
Sarah ElksA One Nation candidate who narrowly avoided bankruptcy and had his trades licence suspended seven times says he’ll be a voice for battlers.
Treasurer reins in stadium spending
ANDREW CLENNELLNSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet has concerns over the cost of significant upgrades to Sydney’s major stadiums.
Safeguards debate ‘a cloak’
Mark SchliebsNo amount of amendments would satisfy critics of Victoria’s euthanasia laws, a former NT chief minister says.
ALP left to detail debt plan
Sarah ElksThe Queensland Premier will not say how she will pay down state debt after promising a handout to help slash power bills.
Riders’ duty over rented cycles
SIMONE FOX KOOBExperts have questioned whether the responsibility of rental bike safety should rest with the users.
Speaker on notice to explain tweet
MICHAEL OWENThe SA opposition has called for an explanation from the Speaker after his claim on Twitter about the state corruption body.
Swipe at anti-business states
ANDREW CLENNELL‘Under pressure’ governments unnecessarily blame business for their problems, the NSW Premier will say today.
Suicide bill has new hurdle
JOHN FERGUSON, TROY BRAMSTONKevin Rudd becomes the latest former PM to oppose Victoria’s euthanasia laws.
Chemists to tailor fatal drugs
SAMANTHA HUTCHINSONPharmacists will mix an individually tailored dose for people seeking to end their lives legally in Victoria
Light rail capacity under fire
ANDREW CLENNELLSydney’s $2.1 billion Light Rail service won’t be able to cope with peak hour demand, documents show.
King backs euthanasia push
GREG BROWNLabor’s federal health spokeswoman urges Victoria to pass the bill, and criticises Greg Hunt over lethal drugs ban.
Palaszczuk’s $50 power play
Mark SchliebsPayments of $50 a year for every household will be handed out by the Queensland government under its energy plan.
Plans for a three-city Sydney
SAM BUCKINGHAM-JONESA new plan headed by Lucy Turnbull will turn Sydney into three connected cities over the next 40 years.
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‘I’m not going back in the closet’
Rosie LewisOlympic great Ian Thorpe has spoken out about the same-sex marriage postal survey, in a pitch to young voters.
MPs to learn their fate
Rosie LewisThe High Court will deliver its decision on the citizenship status of seven federal parliamentarians tomorrow | EXPLAINER
AWU seeks Cash texts, emails
Brad NoringtonThe union will lodge an FoI request to see if the minister was directly linked to leaking details of AFP raids on its offices.
Media given Kim letter first
GREG BROWNJulie Bishop’s office gave a “hostile letter’’ from North Korea to media before foreign affairs were told, it has been revealed.
Palaszczuk public service soars
sarah elksThe Queensland Premier has hired an extra 1651 full-time equivalent public servants in just three months.
Sydney unit market has cracked
Robert GottliebsenPrices are in free fall in significant parts of the Sydney apartment market. Expect this to have a nasty impact on the nation.
‘PM thinks he is above the rules’
Rosie LewisPoliticsNow: Bill Shorten says Michaelia Cash must be sacked, describing Turnbull attacks on AWU as ‘classic overreach’.
GetUp! ‘must play by party rules’
JOE KELLYThe Liberal and Nationals federal directors say activist group GetUp! should be regulated like a political party.