Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Adani will soon make a final financing decision for the Carmichael coal mine after reaching a royalties deal ...
Water warning issued for CSG plans
An expert has warned that a Santos CSG project in NSW could endanger drinking water supplies.
Call for new authority in CWP report
A new report says Queensland suffered “catastrophic failings” in its handling of black lung.
Coal commitment shrinking in QLD
The Queensland Government will not give away royalties for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine.
Free ride stops for corrupt MPs
Corrupt former NSW ministers are being stripped of their parliamentary pensions.
SA and NT join for rural boost
The Northern Territory and South Australia are joining forces to bid collectively for new services.
WA union may swap pay for security
WA's public service union says it may not push for higher pay rises if the state government assures public servants will keep their jobs.
CSIRO studies NT dam sites
CSIRO researchers have identified eight potential dam sites in the Northern Territory's Darwin catchment.
Adani steps back amid bickering
Adani has indefinitely delayed a meeting that was set to decide the future of the Carmichael coal mine.
Tasmanian AMA issues warning
The AMA says Tasmania’s hospital system has decayed to the point that it is now unsafe.
'Holiday' plan shows QLD keen for coal
The Queensland Government wants to sweeten its deal with Adani by offering a “royalties holiday” worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but not everyone is on board.
WA to ban unvaccinated students
The WA Government is looking to ban unvaccinated kids from childcare centres.
Anti-bullying classes kept
South Australia has launched its own version of the Safe Schools anti-bullying program.
Little love for new funding deal
State education ministers are standing against the Turnbull government’s new school funding model.
Family violence survey launched
A new survey hopes to get a picture of the workers who interact with family violence.
Fines raised for razing facades
The Queensland Government has introduced new fines for developers who demolish heritage buildings.
Call for NT port protection
Advocates are pushing the Northern Territory Government to protect the sensitive coastal environment.
Court delays for sunken giant
A 3,000-tonne wave energy generator has been sitting off the coast of Adelaide since it sunk over three years ago.
TasWater takeover continues
Tasmanian councils have voted to keep control of TasWater, and say they will keep up the fight.
Payroll project not looking good
An independent audit suggests the Queensland Government is at high risk of another payroll disaster.
Power firms plug smart meters
Authorities have reported on the broad uptake of smart electricity meters in Victoria.