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Queensland CMC chairman calls it quits
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission chairman Ross Martin has resigned to get a lung transplant. The Queensland government had been forcing Martin to quit after failing to reclassify secret files from the Fitzgerald inquiry into corruption 25 years ago. However, Martin insists he is leaving
Last Updated on Friday, 08 March 2013 03:48
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Gillard strives to win over Sydney’s West
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
PM Julia Gillard’s decision to stay in Sydney’s west is certainly envisaged as a political decision aimed at preparing the residents for upcoming polls. The allegation was proven by her recent visit to a jobs expo where she was mobbed by her admirers, portraying the highlights of an election
Last Updated on Thursday, 07 March 2013 03:06
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Baillieu quits amid political crisis
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
Ted Baillieu decides to quit as Victorian Premier amid the growing tension in his beleaguered government. Reportedly, Major Projects Minister Denis Napthine would replace Baillieu. Baillieu alleges that the decision is in the party’s interest. He claimed to remain in parliament, killing Labor
Last Updated on Wednesday, 06 March 2013 05:38
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Remains of 4-year-old found after Sydney house fire
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
Remains of a four-year-old girl have been reportedly found at the fire scene in Sydney. Rescue services were alarmed after receiving numerous 000 calls reporting fire at a two story town house. The rescue team arrived at Duttereau Way, Claymore, at 2.30pm.
According to an ambulance spokesperson, a
Last Updated on Tuesday, 05 March 2013 02:26
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Gillard’s agenda for western Sydney motorway upsets Queensland
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
Queensland government accuses the federal government of continuously ignoring the state while diverting all its focus at winning the electorates of western Sydney. The remarks came after PM Julia Gillard announced to commit $1 billion for a western Sydney motorway.
"I've been very clear - we have
Last Updated on Monday, 04 March 2013 02:28
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Tony Abbott finds Sinodinos’ forgetfulness harmless
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
While PM Julia doesn’t buy the act, Tony Abbott believes senior Liberal Arthur Sinodinos’s declaration of six company directorships during his time in the Senate is not that big an issue. Abbott insists that Senator Sinodinos's failure to notice the rules was not as big an issue as others,
Last Updated on Friday, 01 March 2013 01:23
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NSW Government’s Hunting Program Impeded
Category: Australia Written by Chris Harper
Hunting program has been hindered in national parks due to several concerns. The NSW Government has been planning to introduce a plan for amateur hunters, which has now been impeded for several months while concerns about the managing body surface around the media.
The uncertainty grew when Greg
Last Updated on Thursday, 28 February 2013 06:13
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