State and Territory Government

Authorities patrolled a remote part of the Queensland-Nothern Territory border this week following the NT's "Cracker Night", and say many people are unaware of the jail time they could face.

In an interview with Stateline WA, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt insists the federal government's $107 million transition package is "significant", but says discussions will continue with the state government to determine what is needed. 

With election day just months away in the Northern Territory, a prominent Indigenous leader is calling on politicians — and the media — to change the narrative around Aboriginal people.

Rent for the vast majority of public housing tenants in Victoria is capped according to income, but advocates say sharp increases in market rents before rebates are applied are causing confusion and concern.

The state government blames COVID-19 and record floods for a lack of progress on its pledge to build a dialysis centre in Halls Creek as Indigenous health leaders vent about a lack of consultation.

An audit of Queensland Fertility Group semen samples frozen before 2020 found thousands to be at high risk of misidentification because of a lack of double witnessing, a report by the state's health ombudsman says.

The mandatory system was due to begin operating by the end of this year, but the Tasmanian government says the project will need more time as it is more complex than first thought.

The mother of Jade Young, who was killed in April's Bondi Junction stabbing, is asking state, territory and federal governments to better coordinate their responses to complex mental health needs.

The Jacqui Lambie Network trio of MPs were criticised for surrendering their independence when they signed an agreement with Tasmania's minority Liberal government last April. After three months in their new role, the three have signalled they intend to renegotiate the deal.

A public dispute between the NSW Coalition partners broke out after Nationals Upper House MP Wes Fang was sacked from the shadow ministry. Liberal MPs were called to a meeting to discuss the future of their alliance with the Nationals.

Community members in Mansfield rally against the potential merger of its local hospital in June 2024.

North-east Victorian residents express their anger about possible hospital service mergers as discussions about the future of the state's healthcare system intensify.

With a new crime prevention program launching in Canberra, Georgia Wilson says she believes police must also take preventative action alongside residents.

The life and legacy of Steele Hall — who led the state for two years from 1968 — has been honoured at a state funeral service at Adelaide's Festival Centre after his death, aged 95, last month.

The NSW government has flagged North Eveleigh, Camperdown, Kellyville and Camden as the first of 44 sites designated for hundreds of social and affordable houses.

Legal and social groups say housing shortages and diminished services mean the child protection system is failing the people it is meant to protect.

NSW Liberal MPs will meet to discuss the Coalition's future on Tuesday after opposition leader Mark Speakman sacked Nationals MP Wes Fang after Mr Fang criticised him on Facebook. Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders refused to accept that decision.

Victoria's first-of-its-kind treaty body has launched an official negotiations database, marking the state's first step on its nation-leading historic journey towards treaty.

The Alice Springs Masters Games is facing an uncertain future as it struggles to attract interest in 2024, with some accusing organisers of neglecting the once popular event.

Replacing the two Bass Strait ferries has been far from plain sailing, with operator TT-Line facing obstacle after obstacle. This week, the state-owned company detailed how it came to the decision to pay the shipbuilder an extra $81 million, while copping a 400 per cent blowout in wharf upgrade costs — without telling the public.

The NSW finance minister wrote to councils in March requesting they revert to some form of written notification, but some councils argue the ticketless system better protects workers.  

Thousands of families fail to claim the WA Student Assistance Payment during a cost-of-living crisis and the question the state government needs to answer is — why?

Australia is facing a national GP shortage. Tasmania is hoping a new incentive plan, to wipe HECS debts or provide a relocation payment, means they will choose the island state — but, there is a catch.

A rift in the Coalition is emerging after Liberal leader, Mark Speakman, removes Nationals' Wes Fang from the shadow ministry over comments on social media describing Mr Speakman's behaviour as "underhanded".

The council claims more than 1 million passengers could be left behind at bus stops during the trial if there is 10 per cent increase in patronage but the figures have been disputed by Translink.