The Latest Breaking News from Murray Watt

Train to Cessnock is a good deal, so why can't our leaders get it on track?

Letters: 'It appears this is going to be another forever political promise to Newcastle residents'

Newcastle Herald · Jun 22

WA:Sick and dead birds reported as avian flu concerns grow

Officials urge the public to report sick animals after a confirmed and suspected case of deadly bird flu, as experts warn of the potential impact on wildlife.

AAP · Jun 21

Fears for poultry as second bird flu case sparks action

The poultry industry and authorities are preparing for the possible spread of a deadly avian flu strain and the impact it could have on egg and chicken prices.

AAP · Jun 21

‘Gateway to full-scale fracking’: Santos could drill for new gas in Northern Territory within weeks

Finocchiaro government grants approval for up to 12 wells in Beetaloo basin

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator

Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administration

The Guardian - AU · Jun 2

Brisbane begins work on the 2032 Olympics main stadium at Victoria Park after protesters moved

Protesters have been moved along and construction equipment has been moved in as work on the main stadium for the 2032 Olympics begins in Brisbane

The Independent UK · Jun 1

Government declines to protect Indigenous sacred site to be bulldozed for Brisbane Olympic stadium

Environment minister Murray Watt decides against emergency declaration to halt construction but does not rule out ‘longer term protections’

The Guardian - AU · May 31

Tensions flare, protesters evicted from 2032 Games site

A number of people have been arrested in chaotic scenes after authorities asked shocked protesters to leave the proposed site of the 2032 Olympics main stadium.

AAP · May 29

NT:Legal action over plans to bulldoze tropical savanna

Environmentalists say the federal environment minister's decision not to assess plans to bulldoze tropical savanna for industrial agriculture is legally flawed.

AAP · May 28

Legal action over plans to bulldoze tropical savanna

Environmentalists say the federal environment minister's decision not to assess plans to bulldoze tropical savanna for industrial agriculture is legally flawed.

AAP · May 28