Archived News for Professionals in State Government
An investigation has found that WA’s Water Corporation failed on multiple occasions to identify asbestos dangers and inform staff and contractors.
WA road deal echoes Victoria's rough run
The Federal Government wants the contract for the controversial Roe 8 project signed before WA’s next election, despite it still lacking proper environmental approval.
AMA warns of health cut crisis
The AMA says Federal funding cuts are making it harder for hospitals to meet growing patient demand and to reach significant performance goals.
Minister moves to approve ACT solar
Controversial ‘call-in powers’ have been used to approve the development of a solar farm in the ACT.
Public sector needs new tools to ascend
The Australian Public Service Commission says public sector bosses need “political nous” to get to the top.
Towns get set for rural tech
Some remote Queensland councils are expecting a communications revolution.
Transport faces 'fudged' figures claim
Victoria’s public transport authorities have been accused of allowing trains to run over capacity, and fudging the numbers to cover it up.
Highway ignites Aboriginal issues
The WA Government is expected to face a new Supreme Court challenge over the Roe 8 highway project.
Slow talks suggest water strike likely
The chance of industrial action against the water provider in far west New South Wales is rising.
Government won't give help to Hydro
The Tasmanian Government will not provide extra funding for Hydro Tasmania.
Governments take on tech economies
The New South Wales government is continuing to take the lead on tackling issues with the ‘collaborative economy’.
Andrews accused of private health backflip
A union rally has urged Victoria’s Premier Daniel Andrews to stay true to his word.
Insider says biosecurity lacking in Tas.
A whistleblower claims Tasmania's airports do not have enough biosecurity staff to avoid the risk of an incursion.
Life-saving NT ambulance boost unveiled
The Northern Territory has announced a vital health service funding boost worth $149 million.
Mine money goes further, but still not far
The New South Wales Government has expanded its Resources for Regions program, but local governments may not be too excited.
Yarra worries washed away
Parks Victoria has been cleared of claims it is polluting Melbourne’s Yarra River.
Campaign taps fluoride fears
Plans to introduce fluoridate to water supplies in north West Australia have led to a backlash from residents.
Outbursts of the powerful plotted
Impulsive gaffes, inappropriate comments and short fuses are common among the famous and powerful, and new research suggests it could have a biological basis.
SA's wasted wastewater questioned
South Australia’s Liberal Opposition says wastewater is being dumped at sea to save money.
Tassie wants out of power woes
The Tasmanian government is moving to respond to a drop in energy security.