Archived News for Professionals in State Government
WA Premier Colin Barnett has hinted at a review of the state’s Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC).
Council responds to SA power claims
The Climate Council has responded to criticism of South Australia’s renewable energy network.
Power firm cuts fire grants
WA’s Western Power has cut an $80,000 a year grants program for volunteer firefighters.
Inquiry outlined, calls for another
A band of Indigenous organisations wants a different royal commission.
Mining money makes friendly links
A new report uses six key mining projects to show the cosy and secretive relationships between political parties and the mining industry.
Sims slams wonky privatisations
ACCC chief Rod Sims has unleashed on the damaging effects of privatisation and deregulation.
Advocates demand expansive inquiry
The Prime Minister will today table draft terms for the royal commission...
Gaps and blips abound in WA review
Government agencies that do not disclose financial information are undermining...
Sewage spill from unpaid bills
Sewage has flooded a WA Indigenous community whose future was already “being considered”.
Waste dump planner slammed
Environmentalists have questioned the independence of a key figure in SA’s nuclear waste dump plan.
Detention torture response rising
Disgusting practices at youth detention centres have been revealed.
High rates show unhealthy gaps
A new report says the high rate of hospitalisation for treatable conditions in some areas shows Australia’s health system is failing many.
SA solar plan could expand
South Australia might lose its title as the state with the most expensive electricity.
Little remains from gas implosion
Governments have almost nothing to show from $200 billion worth of gas investment...
Report reveals Kalgoorlie chaos
WA’s Education Department has released a damning review after a horror semester at the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Community High School.
ACT gag bill slammed
Public servants in the ACT have been banned from criticising the government, and will have to dob in colleagues that.
Big building plan could expand
A $1.7 billion Indigenous housing program has just wrapped up, and could now be repeated.
Obeid's legal worries deepen
Former Labor MP Eddie Obeid will soon defend a new criminal case over ...
Barnett backing up on power sale
WA’s Premier is inching away from power privatisation, but the Treasurer is not...
Black lung response questioned
Experts have claimed that Australian medical professionals need to be better trained to read X-rays.