Money is a long time coming
WA Local Government Association welcomes economic stimulus package.
View ArticleApology anniversary 'honours elders'
Events mark the second anniversary of Kevin Rudd's apology.
View ArticleRare plant makes endangered list
A rare plant species found only in south-east Queensland's South Burnett region has been declared critically endangered.
View ArticleWAFF eager to see revamped drought aid
The Western Australian Farmers Federation (WAFF) says it is keen to see the detail of the Commonwealth's new approach to providing assistance to drought stricken farmers.
View ArticleGeraldton to continue Aboriginal acknowledgment
The City of Geraldton Greenough says it will continue to acknowledge traditional owners of land at all official functions.
View ArticleFunding to benefit rural cancer patients
Regional cancer patients are set to benefit from $45 million in Commonwealth funding for new treatment services in Western Australia.
View ArticleRudd lets loose on WA Premier
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has attacked Colin Barnett over his resistance to the Federal Government's new resources tax plan.
View ArticleFibre optic link to replace 'Flintstone communications'
The mid-west Western Australian business community has welcomed the start of construction work on a new fibre optic link between Geraldton and Perth.
View ArticleMining boss urges action against super profits tax
Mid-west Western Australian iron ore miner Gindalbie Metals is urging its 14,000 shareholders to help fight the Federal Government's proposed super profits tax.
View ArticleTax 'not behind' projected mining downturn
Forecasting group BIS Shrapnel is predicting a slowdown in mining construction, but says it has nothing to do with the Federal Government's proposed resources super profits tax.
View ArticleFunds manager confident Swan will back off mining tax
Funds manager Lime Street Capital is predicting the Federal Government will water down its position on the Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT) because of the upcoming election.
View ArticleMid West locals react to the new leadership
Today Julia Gillard will be sworn in as Australias first female Prime Minister, after Kevin Rudd vacated the position.
View ArticleGillard told to start from scratch on mining tax
The Goldfields Esperance Development Commission has called on the new Prime Minister to scrap the proposed super profits tax.
View ArticlePoll date announced for August 21
Prime Minister Julie Gillard has announced the Federal Election will be held on August 21st.
View ArticlePM pledges funding for housing development
The Prime Minister has wasted no time in trying to lure regional voters, putting millions of dollars on the table to fast-track housing developments in regional cities.
View ArticlePM pledges funding for housing development
The Prime Minister has wasted no time in trying to lure regional voters, putting millions of dollars on the table to fast-rack housing developments in regional cities.
View ArticleNationals' candidate claims independence
The Nationals' candidate for the federal seat of O'Connor says standing as an independent National in Federal Parliament will give him greater influence to push for policies which benefit Western...
View ArticleNationals' candidate claims independence
The Nationals' candidate for the federal seat of O'Connor says standing as an independent National in Federal Parliament will give him greater influence to push for policies which benefit Western...
View ArticleIndependent MPs should prioritise rural broadband: doctors
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) says rural broadband access must be a priority for the independent MPs who will help form the next government.
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