Melbourne not so marvellous?

Melbourne doesn’t have a stunning natural feature like Sydney Harbour, nor do we have an iconic landmark like the Sydney Opera House.

Singapore unveils green building plan

Singapore has unveiled an ambitious plan to certify 80 per cent of the city-state’s buildings as environmentally green.

Aged care industry ‘needs new approach’

The aged care industry has welcomed a Senate committee’s call for a wide-ranging review of the sector.

Minister ‘disturbed’ at mice-infested home

The Federal Govt has ordered a probe into a Queensland nursing home where two residents have been bitten by mice.

Emergency warning system ‘ready this year’

The Federal Government has pledged $15 million to get a national emergency warning system up and running by the next bushfire season.

Youth must work, study, train under COAG plan

Any Australian under 25 will need to be either working, studying or training under a new plan agreed to by the Federal Government and state and territory leaders.

Renmark council to give $25K to futures task force

The Renmark Paringa Council says it will commit $25,000 to the Riverland Futures Task Force.

Council says no to oval relocation

The Berri Barmera Council has decided not to relocate the Berri number one oval as part of the riverfront development.

Fears aired over VFF future

There is fresh speculation the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) may be close to folding.

Pay row ‘compromises’ power station safety

The Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) says safety at the Hazelwood power station is being compromised by an ongoing dispute with the plant’s emergency services workers.