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A new study has linked plain packaging on cigarettes to lower smoking appeal, greater support for the policy and a higher urgency to quit among adult smokers.
What's in a name? $200,000
Reports are suggesting the Federal Government should have thought slightly longer about its newly-unveiled disability insurance scheme, confidential documents have allegedly revealed the agency rolling out the reforms were not at all happy with the name ‘DisabilityCare’.
Darwin leads nation's inflation
Official figures out this week have shown Australia's annual rate of inflation has slowed to 2.4 per cent, and Darwin’s inflation rate growth remains the highest among the nation's capital cities.
Forest fight at loggerheads
The new Federal Environment Minister has flown into (or at least over) hot water in Tasmania, joining the battle on multiple fronts between Government, conservationists and miners.
Nation-wide shale policy plugged
A report on the cost and impact of shale coal mining says Australia needs to adopt nation-wide legislation before the practice escalates.
PM's spruiking spree on home stretch
Australia’s Catholic school have signed on to the Federal Government’s school funding reforms, but Victoria and WA are still holding out.
Aid assured 'til the cows come home
The Federal Agriculture Minister has said he regrets the hasty ban on live cattle exports to Indonesia in 2011.
Funds to fight violence in the home
The Federal Government has announced a multi-million dollar funding boost for training to protect victims of domestic violence.
Greens' plan for parents pinched from all parties
The Australian Greens have announced their take on proposed changes to parental leave policies.
Military muscle flexed in QLD
Australian and US forces found little resistance as they laid siege to a town in Queensland this week.
NSW calls for cash as road works slip behind
With a new progress report showing work on the Pacific Highway is falling short of its targets, the New South Wales Premier and deputy Premier have challenged the Prime Minister to increase spending on upgrades.
Katherine skirted for $10 million
The Federal Government has announced it will put up $10 million for the first stage of a heavy vehicle bypass of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Origin says ETS could push coal
The chief of Origin Energy has said the price of carbon would have to be a great deal higher before the company would think of moving away from coal.
Axe swings over ACT public exec's
Federal Government savings of $248 million have been made at the cost of 800 jobs in the public sector.
Business Council wants carbon consideration
One of the main groups representing Australia’s business community has called the Federal Government’s plan to bring forward an Emissions Trading Scheme “flawed”, “rushed” and called for the Productivity Commission to get involved.
Five jump on the Farm Finance wagon
New South Wales government authorities have been cleared of concerns they would be footing the bill for administering the Federal Government’s Farm Finance plan, and have gladly signed on for funds.
Government 'pork-barrel' won't fly
An Australian barrister - who has challenged the Federal Government before - says people should be wary of the disproportionate spend on the “Yes” campaign for the upcoming local government referendum.
NBN port held for Gov. use
One of four data ports on NBN Co equipment will be reserved exclusively for Government use, theoretically allowing health, education and other services to be delivered free and uninterrupted to homes.
PM puts lid on spills
Kevin Rudd has announced plans to strip unions of their political power within the Labor party, sending several into crisis-mode.
Uphill battle brewing on ETS plan
Some legislative hurdles will need to be cleared for the Prime Minister’s plan to bring forward an Emissions Trading Scheme.
Fears anti-bullying could beget bullying
Some of Australia’s biggest private companies are concerned they will have to pry deeper into their employees’ lives than they would like in order to satisfy new anti-bullying codes.