Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Murray–Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) has proposed amendments to the Murray–Darling Basin Plan.
MWA gets big upgrade
A major piece of Australian astronomical research infrastructure is now ten times more powerful.
SA pushes for portfolio split
Both sides of SA Parliament are coming together to convince the Federal Government to split the water and agriculture portfolios.
Tasmania's water systems reviewed
Tasmania’s Auditor-General has released an assessment of the state’s water and sewerage management.
Locals want more PFAS advice
The NT Government has been accused of leaving Katherine's medical staff in the lurch about the health risks posed by PFAS chemical contamination in the town's water supply.
Vic cops make pants complaint
Victoria’s police union says officers’ pants are sweaty and splitting at the seams.
AEMO models summer struggles
South Australia could soon face the first of its summer power issues ...
Tassie pushed to pick up pipe
The Tasmanian Government has been urged to buy a major undersea gas pipeline.
Powerful questions for SES centre
The reliability of South Australia’s State Emergency Service (SES) control centre has been called into question after a leaked report on last year’s blackout.
CPSU slams "dud" offer
The CPSU says the NT Government is making a “dud” wage offer to thousands of public servants ...
DHHS gets dim review
An investigation into Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has accused it of “inept management”.
Victorian tree-clearing paused
Victorian conservationists have won an injunction stopping the clearing of old-growth trees in the Kuark forest.
Adani loan faces veto
Queensland’s premier says her government will not support a NAIF loan for Adani.
Greens want citizenship sweep
The major parties are reportedly conducting their own citizenship audits ...
Blame passed in TasTAFE payout
Tasmania's Education Minister is not impressed with a large payout for disgraced ...
Pressure revealed in prison papers
New reports say Tasmania's Supreme Court is strained and the state's prisons are beyond overcrowded.
Two carers fail tough new tests
Two South Australian Government carers have already failed strict new psychological testing for child protection staff.
Victoria takes on heroin trial
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has changed his mind about a safe injecting room ...
New bill for water use shift
Victorian Parliament will soon consider new laws that could see more effort put into delivering recreational water.
SA seeks advice on Murray moves
Decisions relating to the Murray-Darling basin made by Barnaby Joyce could be the first to face a challenge.