An independent reviewer of the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries responses to the Hendra cases in Redlands and Proserpine described the responses as "effective" and "successful" in that the disease was contained.
Small and medium businesses in the Northern Territory are leading the nation in sales and profits according to the latest Sensis Business Index released.
People living in Western Australia’s regional areas can look forward to improved access to hospital care in Perth with an extra $68.5million in State Government funding for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Premier Nathan Rees encouraged families to holiday in country NSW, with CountryLink offering $1 fares for children over summer.
Chief Minister Paul Henderson welcomed the completion of work to lay the fibre optic cable that will connect some of the most remote communities in the Territory to high speed broadband.
Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development and Northern Australia, Gary Gray, and New South Wales Minister for Regional Development, Phillip Costa, announced their commitment to create a new joint Commonwealth-State regional development network to help guide economic growth across regional NSW
Primary Industries and Fisheries Minister Tim Mulherin announced a new initiative designed to prevent the dumping of unwanted pets.
Emergency Services Minister, Neil Roberts has approved extension of the Natural Disaster Relief and Restoration Arrangements (NDRRA) activation to cover off on damage sustained by not-for-profit and sporting groups.
The Bligh Government has strengthened the legislation concerning the management of cats and dogs
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Minister for Police and Emergency Services Simon Corbell issued an important reminder for all Canberra households to prepare their properties for the threat of bushfire before Christmas.
The Brumby Government has called on Australia’s banks to immediately pass on one percentage point cut to their farm and business loan customers.
The Tas Leader of the Government in the Legislative Council, Doug Parkinson, announced the winners of the fourth Tasmanian LIFE – Living is For Everyone - Awards.
A significant export earner for Western Australia in the 19th century is set to re-emerge with the launch of a plan to develop WA’s sandalwood tree farming industry.
Treasurer Delia Lawrie welcomed a raft of economic data that shows the Northern Territory is well placed to withstand the global financial crisis.
The release of the Balance of Payments shows a significant narrowing in the current account deficit in the September quarter to $9.7 billion