Health budget welcomed but 'sick' payroll system deters staff
Doctors and nurses are sceptical a boost in health spending in this year's state budget will be the answer to Queensland Health's 'sick' payroll system.
NSW cancels Sting's NYE gig
A concert to be headlined by Sting on New Year's Eve in Sydney has been scotched by the state's new Minister for Major Events.
Rudd heads west for talks with miners
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will hold crucial talks on the mining tax in resource-rich Western Australia today.
