Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A reshuffle in the NT has seen a former anti-fracking unionist take over the resources portfolio.
Menindee locals want real response
NSW Regional Water Minister Niall Blair has visited the site of mass fish deaths.
New private provider needed in Hobart
The Tasmanian Government wants a new private health organisation to operate the Hobart Private Hospital.
WA cattle death investigated
The deaths of hundreds of cows on a remote WA station have been blamed on a “catastrophic failure of management”.
Digital idea gets PM's approval
The PM says he would support plans for schoolkids to sit a digital licence test, similar to the old-fashioned pen licence.
New funds to reduce suicide
The federal government has committed $3 million to help to prevent young people from taking their own lives.
HSC fail mailed out
The NSW Government has apologised after tens of thousands of HSC certificates were printed with the wrong date.
UN issues mine warning
The UN says the Carmichael coal mine should not go ahead with traditional owners’ consent.
Cops keep eyes off data
Queensland’s police service and freedom of information watchdog have blocked citizens from accessing their own data.
Minister misses crisis meeting
Mayors from rural NSW have travelled to Sydney to discuss their water crisis, but the Water Minister did not appear.
Swamp saved by land grab
A private conservation group has spent $55 million protecting a Murray-Darling swamp.
BHP accused of underpayment
The WA Government claims mining company BHP has been underpaying iron ore royalties for years.
Big NSW school plan continues
The NSW Government has given an update on its $6 billion plan for school upgrades.
Experts to inspect fish deaths
The Australian Academy of Science is preparing an independent report on the Murray-Darling Basin fish deaths.
NT on track to 10% green power
The Northern Territory should get 10 per cent of its power from renewable energy by the end of the year.
SA battery backup grows
Authorities have announced the official completion of a grid-scale battery at the Dalrymple substation on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula.
Aged care commission begins
The aged care royal commission has begun, and families of victims are being urged to bravely speak up.