Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Analysts say Australia's power system faces heightened exposure to climate change.
Senate backs MDBP shift
A Senate inquiry has given its support to the federal government's proposed changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
ACT plans stone ban
The ACT Government says it will ban engineered stone if the federal government fails to act.
New split for big builds
The Albanese government plans to compel states to fund at least 50 per cent of new road and rail projects.
Staff safety raised in Tasmania
Hospital staff turnover has prompted concerns about patient safety in Tasmania.
Council sales questioned
NSW Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig has expressed concerns over a potential “fire sale” of assets by Kiama Municipal Council.
Land swap for subs
South Australia and the federal government have reached a land-swap deal to facilitate the construction of AUKUS nuclear submarines.
Union report calls for change
A review by the Western Australian (WA) teachers' union has called for the scrapping of NAPLAN testing.
Cities seek bin deals
Western Sydney councils are seeking a five-year extension to the NSW government's 2030 deadline for implementing food and organic waste (FOGO) collections.
NSW staff "rort" alleged
The NSW transport minister says she will not resign despite unfolding staffing issues.
School strike in SA
Over 170 schools in South Australia will be closed as teachers participate in their second strike in two months.
Top earning execs listed
A new list reveals the dozens of public servants that earn over $1 million a year.
NSW plans EV boost
In a bid to promote electric vehicle (EV) adoption, the NSW Government plans to install 1,500 charging plugs in regional tourism areas.
Water change to plug gap
The NSW Government says it will enhance the Water Management Act 2000, following the outcomes of a long-awaited review.
Cochlear compo opened
Compensation claims have been made over Cochlear implant issues at SA’s Women's and Children's Hospital.
Native title for WA stretch
The Federal Court has recognised native title rights in WA’s northern Goldfields.