Mining powerhouse WA tops CommSec State of the States October report
For the first time in 10 years, a mining powerhouse is officially Australia's top economy.
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News poll: Labor suffers decline in support in Australia's largest states
Federal Labor's poll decline is worsening as the government suffers big drops in support in Australia's two largest states, the latest Newspoll analysis shows.
Gallagher: Government will not tell wasteful states how to spend their money
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher acknowledged that government spending contributed in part to inflation, but downplayed the role of the federal government. Earlier this week, Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock said state and territory governments account for the majority of public spending, but noted that this was “not the majority”.
Infinity snaps up gold and copper deposits in several states
Infinity Mining is expanding into numerous new gold, copper and other base metal projects in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania and has acquired tenements covering more than 2,000 square kilometres from two providers.
After damning report on missing and murdered indigenous women, states are being urged to review their police practices
Police practices must be reviewed in all states and territories after a damning investigation into murdered and missing indigenous women and children revealed “horrific” cases that “disturbed” federal lawmakers. The final report of the Senate, one of the most important investigative bodies in the United States, was presented on Thursday afternoon. It makes ten recommendations … Read more
“Significant change”: Rain band will drench several states
A band of rain will hit parts of the Southeast, a “significant” change from the warm, spring-like weather of the past few days. Possible thunderstorms were also forecast.
Lara Jensen: States continue to fail to take action to standardise visibility lighting on trains
With National Rail Safety Week upon us, Lara Jensen wonders when state governments will finally address the “obvious” problem of inadequate lighting standards on trains and rolling stock.