Parkes MP disappointed with Gillard victory
The Nationals Member for Parkes says he is concerned about the independent MPs' reasons for backing Labor.
Unmarried mothers to receive apology
Unmarried women who had their babies taken from them are to receive an apology from the West Australian Government.
Paid parking to help Sunshine Coast sustainability
A Sunshine Coast councillor says more paid parking is one of several initiatives which would help the coast become Australia's most sustainable region.
Council decides on draft management plan for Palmview greenfields
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has reached agreement on the draft structure plan for a major greenfield development at Palmview, in the hinterland south of Maroochydore.
Health deal an issue but rural sector pleased
The federal health deal is re-emerging as a sticking point between WA and the Commonwealth with the Premier Colin Barnett saying the state will not hand over its GST.
Mining tax returns to haunt Labor
The new Labor Government has been accused of trying to back out of a deal to hold a comprehensive tax summit, just one day after clinging to power with the support of two key independent MPs.
Mining tax looms as ongoing issue for WA
The WA mining industry has joined small business in reiterating concerns about the effect of the federal Government's proposed mining tax.
Council rejects southern housing plan
Onkaparinga Council has rejected a plan for new housing development near McLaren Vale on Adelaide's southern outskirts.
NSW Parliament to recognise Indigenous Australians
Indigenous leaders will gather at the New South Wale Parliament today for the introduction of a new bill recognising Aboriginal people as the first people in the state.
Independents holding Australians hostage: Palmer
Qld billionaire mining boss Clive Palmer says the majority of Australians want another federal election and resent being "held hostage".
Mayor vows no CSG salt waste dumping
A southern Queensland mayor says he will not let coal seam gas (CSG) companies dump salt waste on the western Darling Downs.
Talks confirm need for tough SA budget: Foley
Treasurer Kevin Foley has returned from meeting Moody's ratings agency confirming the need for SA budget cuts.
MP doubts Gillard will build Toowoomba bypass
The Member for Groom Ian Macfarlane says the Toowoomba bypass will not be built under a Gillard Labor minority Federal Government.
Wilkie applauds Gillard victory
The Hobart-based Independent Andrew Wilkie says Tasmania will benefit from the Labor minority government.
Kelly: Independents influenced by NBN
The Federal Member for Eden-Monaro in the New South Wales south east, Mike Kelly, says the National Broadband Network was a key factor in the decision of two independent MPs to back the Labor Government.
Gillard gets down to business
Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she hopes her new government can run a full three years, starting today, despite being only one vote away from losing power.
China backs Burma's elections
The head of Burma's military regime has arrived in China, with his hosts urging western countries not to interfere in the country's first elections in 20 years.
Mining tax still a major challenge: Xstrata
Xstrata is not ruling out more changes to the mining profits tax.
Bipartisan support for charities commission
A federal parliamentary committee has recommended the creation of a charities commission.
Timeline: How Australia got its government
A timeline of major events of the federal election:
