Victoria closes schools as state braces for high winds
Several schools in Victoria will remain closed today as the state prepares for strong and destructive winds equivalent to a category three cyclone.
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Anti-immigration populists win German state elections
The anti-immigration, populist party Alternative for Germany has made gains in the state elections in Thuringia and Saxony, which were closely watched by many.
The Black Swan State Theatre Company presents “The Children” directed by Mel Cantwell at the Heath Ledger Theatre
Although Mel Cantwell was invited by the Black Swan State Theatre Company to direct their latest production of The Children, it is certainly a play she would have chosen herself, as she described it as the perfect marriage of director and material. Written by British playwright Lucy Kirkwood – known for her play Chimerica, which … Read more
NSW Liberals apply to the State Electoral Commission for an extension of nomination
The Liberals in New South Wales have reportedly made a last-ditch effort to reverse a massive blunder that could inflict a devastating defeat on them in next month's local elections.
WA Minister Paul Papalia says revenue-generating state should be at the heart of federal election campaign
A senior state government minister has welcomed plans by the two major federal parties to run a WA-specific campaign at the next election, saying the state underpins the country's economy and deserves to be the centre of attention. The Liberal Party has confirmed it will conduct its first WA-specific election campaign and is pledging to … Read more
State Government Airbnb incentive attracts 17 homeowners in Augusta-Margaret River area and Busselton
A state government initiative to encourage short-term accommodation owners to put their homes back on the rental market attracted only 17 applicants across the entire Cape region.
Denmark's Marion Macdougall was named State Volunteer of the Year 2024 in St. John, WA
Volunteer, artist, treasurer, farmer, chairwoman – these are just some of the titles Marion Macdougall of Denmark holds in the community, and now she can add the title of 2024 St. John, WA Rural Volunteer of the Year. She said she was “surprised” and “thrilled” when she received the award at the annual St John … Read more
Entire US state sues GM for selling customer data
The US car company General Motors (GM) is being sued by the US state of Texas. The state accuses the company of collecting its owners' driving data without their consent and selling it to insurance companies. Reuters reported that GM installed OnStar in over 14 million vehicles to collect data about drivers, which was then … Read more
New plan to promote craft beer industry in Southern Forests and across the state
Western Australia's first beer industry development strategy has been announced, with the aim of tripling production, creating jobs and enhancing the 'beerfield to beer' tourism experience. The Western Australian Craft Beer Strategy brings together all aspects of the craft beer supply chain to create a unified and sustainable industry while increasing jobs across Western Australia.
WA police union rejects wage agreement and describes state offer as “outright insult”
The Western Australian Police Union has rejected a new collective agreement proposed by the state government as a “blatant insult”. The union said in a statement on Tuesday that it received an offer from Western Australia Police last week for a 5 percent increase in the first year, followed by a 3.5 percent increase the … Read more