Archived News for Professionals in State Government
New South Wales is looking at rolling out a star rating system for childcare centres.
Basin legislation waiting
The Federal Water Minister says one state is blocking plans for more oversight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
MTC gets big prison deal
A $1.3 billion prison contract has been handed to a company facing grim allegations at its US operations.
NT shifts goalposts
The NT Government has adjusted its public service cap amid a decline in population and GST revenues.
PM hit over Clover probe call
The Prime Minister is under fire for calling the NSW Police Commissioner about an investigation into his energy minister.
Report calls for can scheme
An inquiry has found that a container deposit scheme in Victoria could net the State Government $550 million.
NT hit for renewable contradiction
The Climate Council says the Northern Territory is lagging significantly behind the rest of the country in developing renewable energy.
Warwick pipe plan reviewed
The Queensland Government is investigating a proposed 90-kilometre pipeline from South East Queensland to the Southern Downs.
Women face extra climate effects
New research suggests climate change will have a particularly negative impact on women.
State funds light-printing
The Victorian Government has put up funds to support a breakthrough 3D-printing technology.
PC audits NT child money
The Productivity Commission says around half a billion in spending on NT child protection has been used inefficiently.
Queensland gets big road deal
A huge new Federal funding deal with Queensland will fast track major infrastructure projects.
WA corruption probes begin
An inquiry into alleged multi-million-dollar corruption in WA's Housing Authority gets underway this week.
Illegal logging spotted
There is concern that “widespread” illegal logging is putting Melbourne’s drinking water at risk.
Island water supplies block growth
A lack of water security in the Arnhem Land community of Milingimbi are slowing social progress, locals say.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
Taylor seeks state deals
The Morrison government is looking for individual deals with states to help drive down power prices and ensure reliability.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.
Big charges for WA staff
A senior public servant in WA has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million of public money.
Ethics issues in NSW adoption
An Indigenous child welfare review has found newborns are being removed from mothers in “unethical” ways.