Archived News for Professionals in State Government
India’s former environment minister has warned that authorities are ignoring Adani’s environmental record.
Green power rising in NSW
Renewable sources contributed one fifth of the NSW's power needs last year.
Light rail could have heavy cost
Reports say Newcastle’s new light rail will cost $220 million per kilometre to build and operate.
Tassie tech spend ruffles feathers
Questions have been asked after the Tasmanian Government awarded almost $1 million to a ‘relatively unknown company’.
ICAC wants SA office overhauled
South Australia's corruption watchdog has called for an overhaul of the state's Public Trustee office.
NSW scores well in health comparison
Independent research has compared NSW’s healthcare performance against other states and countries.
Outbreak response launched in NT
An emergency vaccine program has been launched in response to an outbreak of meningococcal disease in the NT.
WA Police pulled back from action
WA Premier Mark McGowan has accused the police union of “going rogue”.
Jail time for transport corruption
A former public transport official who received over a million dollars in kickbacks has been jailed for eight years and nine months.
Old hospital developer dumped
The SA Government has taken back control of the Royal Adelaide Hospital redevelopment.
Big bill for WA cuts
The sacking of public servants in WA has cost the state $30 million in just six months.
Flood risk for inland rail
The Melbourne-to-Brisbane inland rail line could be built across a floodplain which, unsurprisingly, is prone to flooding.
SA has eyes on space
The SA Government wants the state play a bigger role in the multi-billion-dollar space industry.
Victoria lowering donation limits
The Victorian Government says it will lower the cap on political donations and campaign funding.
Big green spend detailed
The Federal Government has given more details about its billion-dollar Landcare investment.
Coal mine cracks could harm catchment
A coal mine in NSW is putting Sydney’s drinking water catchment at risk.
Water progress commended
The Productivity Commission says Australia deserves its place as a global leader in water management.
Concern over sea changes
Conservationists say the Federal Government is slashing protections for Australian marine parks.
IBAC uncovers Ambo's drug use
The Victorian corruption watchdog says illicit drug use is "likely" to be widespread among the state's ambulance service.