News Abbott hands over assessments of mines to states in COAG meeting
News COAG's Brumby urges for more action on federal-state relations
News Ian Macfarlane says all states need CSG regulations
News Year 12 details reveal all states have improved completion rates
News NSW Govt rejects calls for toll to fund Pacific Hwy upgrades
News ACOSS urges for more action on homelessness
News Call for Federal Govt to extend national agreement on homelessness
News Report reveals more families sharing accommodation to save money
Health Australia made 'remarkable progress' in reducing tobacco consumption
News Report shows increase in young Aussies accessing disability services
News Deal struck at COAG meeting to help public safety groups
News State premiers said no to Julia Gillard's proposed education reforms
News COAG Reform Council chairman says CSG important for economy
Politics Households could be biggest beneficiary of energy reform
Politics Former Victorian Premier will take over chairman position in January
News Move to transfer environmental law responsibilities stall
Environment Expert hits out at plan to move environmental laws to states
Business Julia Gillard will meet with the nation's business leaders
Environment Greens will fight government's plan to release environmental control
News Household power bills could be cut by up to $250 a year