Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A NSW mining lobby wants charity status removed from protest groups that fight to interrupt industries in the name of conservation.
Dump plan gets Ziggy's stamp
One of Australia’s best known nuclear scientists says a nuclear waste dump could earn South Australia billions of dollars.
Gold jobs risked by royalty hike
Internal tensions are being stirred in the WA Government over whether to change the state’s gold royalty rates.
ACT to study depth of deadly legacy
The ACT will fund Australia’s first detailed long-term health study into the risks of living in houses contaminated with loose-fill asbestos.
Barnett bails as state stays fractured
Forcing Perth councils to merge has become too difficult for WA Premier Colin Barnett, so he’s given up.
Cone of silence lifted slightly
South Australia’s corruption watchdog has released a statement explaining why it doesn’t release more statements.
Light to shine on darkness behind the badge
Over 17,000 employees will be interviewed as part of a landmark review of sex discrimination, sexual harassment and predatory behaviour in Victoria Police.
Public push for private sector compassion
New South Wales wants more private money in its public programmes.
Two tiers sign deal to talk more
Local and state government representatives have signed an agreement for better communication in South Australia.
Baldwin hits the watery road
The new MP in charge of federal water policy says he has a lot to learn.
Terms questioned in $20b sub deal
The Prime Minister says the Australian Submarine Corporation will have a shot at a $20 billion dollar submarine-building contract, but there are fears it may just be a rouse.
Casino bid on hold as QLD poll rolls on
The political situation in Queensland could push back an $8 billion mega-resort project near Cairns.
Coal costs up in the air
Analysts say Victoria’s increased demand for coal power since the axing of the carbon tax is increasing Australia’s energy industry emissions.
Greens seek points between the lines of MP's letter
The Greens have leapt on a letter written by NSW Roads Minister Duncan Gay, which they say shows some serious risks in electricity privatisation.
Greens' coal plan would damn whole industry
The Greens have unveiled a plan to end all coal mining in New South Wales.
SA to peer at nuclear future
South Australia will have a Royal Commission to investigate its role in all parts of the nuclear power cycle.
Allies and offers to define new QLD
The partly-elected Queensland Labor party faces a long wait to see if it can form a government on its own, as minor parties put out the price of their allegiance.
Council cards on table ahead of March poll
New South Wales councils have put out a list of demands (and polite suggestions) ahead of the March 28 state election.
Cuts, budgets and leadership in 2015
Insiders have spoken on what to expect within state and federal governments this year.
Obeid's passports pulled
Former New South Wales Labor minister Eddie Obeid has been ordered to hand over his passports, as prosecutors fear he will flee to Lebanon.