Archived News for Professionals in State Government
An expansion of waste-to-energy projects is on the way, but experts say we cannot burn out problems away.
Gonski calls for big shift
The new Gonski report says Australia's school curriculum should be changed to focus to individual student achievements.
Plans to deal with China ban
Local government lobbies say China’s ban on imports of recyclable waste should be used as an opportunity for change.
Aged care gets immunisation order
All aged-care homes have been instructed to offer their staff a flu vaccination.
Andrews outlines power payments
The Victorian Government says it will pay people to find better power deals, in a plan the Opposition has labelled a “bribe”.
Frack ban lifted in NT
The NT Government has announced it will lift its moratorium on fracking, triggering almost immediate protests.
Queensland keeping facial tech
The Queensland Government is keeping facial recognition software installed for the Commonwealth Games in place, but will not say when it will be used.
SA gets new health boss
The SA Government has announced Christopher McGowan will take over the lead role at SA Health.
SA offers flu jabs
All Australian states are now offering free flu jabs to children under five, with South Australia becoming the last to get on board.
State opens infrastructure poll
The Victorian Government has opened its infrastructure plans up to a public vote.
Body-cam discretion questioned
Critics say giving police control over when they turn on their body cameras makes the devices less effective.
Change to make NAIF more available
The Federal Government is loosening the requirements for NAIF funding.
NSW backs green flow
The NSW Government has promised to keep a major release of environmental water into the Barwon-Darling system away from irrigators.
Town camp plan coming slowly
A report on issues in NT aboriginal town camps has been released after two years, but there will be more delays before new policies can be formed.
Waste sector wants local effort
Authorities want Australia to take a more circular approach to recycling.
Canterbury GM faces ICAC claims
A corruption inquiry in NSW has heard a council general manager was “blackmailed” into hiring a planning director.
Basslink cable staying down
The Basslink power cable between Tasmania and Victoria will be out of action until the end of May.
IRC calls off prison strikes
The NSW Industrial Relations Commission (IRC) has ordered striking prison officers to return to work.
MRFF boosts QLD health links
Queensland health services have been granted over $6 million to help close the gaps between medical research and the delivery of healthcare.
Rail firm claims 'misleading' deal
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.