Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Enrolments are growing at the extreme ends of South Australia’s school sizes.
Union plots high rate of assault
Around one-quarter of public school teachers have reported being assaulted by a student this year.
NSW cops urged to start anew
NSW’s new police watchdog could hire back staff from the three integrity agencies it is replacing.
Dismay over asbestos dirt near dam
Questions are being asked after the discovery of asbestos-laden soil near Brisbane’s Leslie Harrison Dam.
NT chief talks pipe plans in China
Many Australians know about a pipeline dispute in Dakota, but ...
Shark net plan sped up
New South Wales is fast-tracking the rollout of shark nets on its far-north coast.
Big road fund to fix Vic arterials
The Victorian Government has announced a $1.8-billion public-private partnership to overhaul Melbourne arterial roles.
New SA link outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor is looking at options for a new interconnector to the eastern states.
Debate over WA disability cover
The Human Services Minister says there is no “clear winner” after trials of two disability models in WA.
Jury votes down nuclear dump
A citizens’ jury has voted strongly against a large nuclear waste facility in South Australia.
Late HSC concerns raised
NSW teachers have called for a re-write of new HSC syllabuses, which they say are “confusing” and contain “serious blunders”.
Green regulator's goal questioned
WA’s environment regulator says rapidly approving projects shows it is protecting the public.
PC calls for personal data-mining
People should have the legal right to mine their own data, says ...
Train fight off the tracks
The state-owned Queensland Rail (QR) has been plunged into chaos in recent weeks.
Last-minute water switch protested
Coal miners have gathered in protest against Queensland water reforms.
SAPN loses price appeal
The Australian Competition Tribunal has backed the AER’s denial of SA Power Networks’ plan to collect more revenue.
Solar firms accused of confusing deals
As the good deals for rooftop solar decline, energy retailers have been accused of capitalising on consumer confusion.
Taskforce to tackle power moves
Victoria is setting up a taskforce to plan closure of the Hazelwood coal-fired power station.