A new inner-city primary school is set to open in 2029 after the state government pledged to push ahead with the project despite a conflict with the City of Perth over the location. But the council sharply criticized this move. Mayor Basil Zempilas accused the government of “practically stealing the land.”
Senior Minister Bill Shorten has sparked a heated debate with the opposition after claiming the Liberal Party wanted to plunge Australia into recession.
The Western Australian branch of the militant construction union could be caught up in new laws that allow for tougher action against the CFMEU. The construction industry is calling on politicians to pass the laws quickly, but the coalition and the Greens have signaled that they are not yet satisfied with the legislation.
Imagine arriving at a hotel and instead of handing over your driver's license to be photocopied and stored who knows where, you can scan a QR code and have your identity verified securely online.
The Cook administration refused to commit to a date for the closure of the notorious reactor unit 18 and rejected key testimony from leading witnesses at the Cleveland-Dodd inquiry. While the investigation is still ongoing and is scheduled to enter its third round in October, coroner Phil Urqhuart and his lawyer Anthony Crocker have repeatedly … Read more
The federal government has backed a 15 percent pay rise for childcare workers as the sector struggles with a shortage of skilled workers.
The federal government has appealed a legal dispute over Indigenous property rights related to a mining lease, arguing that the ruling would give rise to “massive” compensation claims.
Bangladesh's President Mohammed Shahabuddin has appointed Muhammad Yunus as chief adviser to the interim government following the dissolution of parliament.