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The Federal Government has unveiled its new school education funding program, saying it will ensure the ‘proper resourcing’ of the sector for generations to come.
Immunisation debate fires up
Over 70,000 Australian children are not fully immunised, significantly increasing the risk of spreading previously controlled contagious diseases according to a new report released by the National Health Performance Authority (NHPA).
NBN tracks increasing uptake
The National Broadband Network is being taken up with a gusto in regional areas, with the NSW South Coast town of Kiama and the South Australian town of Willunga named the first two communities to record an uptake of over 50 per cent of eligible homes and businesses.
Browse point shelved
Woodside Petroleum’s controversial $45 billion has become the next resources super-project to be shelved after the company announced the project failed to meet the company’s ‘requirements for a positive final investment decision’.
Evaluation the way to go finds OECD
More and more countries are measuring the performance of teachers and schools as a key plank in education reform, a new report from the Organization for Economic Co-Development has concluded.
Average Aussie a 37 year old mum of two
The ‘average’ Australian is a 37 year old woman with two kids, a mortgage and lives in a house in one of Australia’s capital cities.
Government pledges funding increase
Federal Minister for School Education, Peter Garrett, has stated unequivocally that all schools in Australia will see an increase of funding next year.
High-speed rail a 'game changer'
The Federal Government has released the first study into connecting the nation’s East Coast capital cities by a High Speed Rail (HSR) network, with Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese describing it as a ‘game-changer’.
Unemployment creeps up in March
Australia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased 0.2 percentage points to 5.6 per cent in March, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) announced.
Business conditions in freefall finds survey
Business conditions have deteriorated sharply in March to their lowest point since March 2009, with previously strong gains posted by retail and manufacturing beginning to flag.
Consumer sentiment stumbles
Consumer sentiment has once again proven to be a fickle beast, having dropped by over five per cent in April following a stellar return to form in March.
Government to form new performance institute
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish the Australian School Performance Institute (ASPI), which will be tasked with collating school performance data and helping develop a system to improve overall results.
Mental stress costs Australian businesses $10 billion per year
Mental stress is wrecking havoc upon the nation’s businesses, with the costs associated with work-related mental stress and associated costs ballooning out to over $10 billion per year according to the latest findings released by Safe Work Australia.
ACCC knocks back NBN SAU
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has knocked by the National Broadband Network Co’s Special Access Undertaking (SAU) proposal, saying it fails to meet specific criteria for acceptance, with the Commission proposing that it should hold greater say in the regulatory rulings of the NBN.
AMA calls for young health policy
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has called for the formation of a national health policy for young people to combat the rising rates of obesity, anxiety, depression and substance abuse.
Mission Australia boss laments DSP growth
Mission Australia CEO, Toby Hall, has publically called for reform to the nation’s Disability Insurance Pension, saying that the scheme is failing people at their most vulnerable.
Government outlines super reform
The Federal Government has confirmed it will cap tax exemption status for super contributions to the first $100,000 of personal income.
Climate report a 'wake-up call' says Combet
The opportunity to effectively counter climate change is fast slipping through out fingers, a new report published by the Climate Commission has found.
Dwelling approvals reverse fortunes
ABS Building Approvals show that the number of dwellings approved rose 3.1 per cent in February 2013, in seasonally adjusted terms, after falling for two months.
Government convenes super roundtable
The Federal Government has convened the sixth Super Roundtable as part of its ongoing reform to the superannuation sector.
Government defends public service record
Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has come out swinging against media reports which claim that the Federal public service grew last year.