Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Media reports are slamming authorities behind Victoria’s Wonthaggi desalination plant, accusing them of waste, leaks and criminal links.
Locals cut off while Energex keeps the change
Over a billion dollars in “savings” held by Queensland state-owned energy company Energex will stay there, kept in the coffers while residents across the state pay ever-higher prices.
Trains swing on dueling promises
The current Victoria Premier has laid some large promises on the table, if the state in which he is not polling well returns him to power.
West could get off iron price
A West Australian business lobby says the economy can move away from construction and mining, despite rising unemployment.
A-grade for QLD brain-booster
Queensland’s Department of Science, Information Technology, Innovation and the Arts (DSITIA) has received top marks on a project that gives young PhD students a taste of life as a researcher.
Corruption claims could linger to election day
Victorian authorities are looking into claims of corruption in the state’s Liberal Party.
Councils go alone on asbestos, with Federal help limited
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) is helping the state’s councils with their asbestos issues, as Federal assistance stops at the border.
New rules for faster, smoother FOI
Victorian Government departments will soon fall under new Freedom of Information standards.
Pro-coal local climate stands against IPCC's call
The Federal Government has admonished the Opposition for some strong comments on the future of the coal industry.
SA service's concerns on tenure allayed
South Australia’s Commissioner for Public Sector Employment has rejected claims that a recent wage offer removed tenure for public servants.
Vic vote shift paper placed on State desk
The Victorian Local Governance Association has lodged its submission to the Victorian Local Government Electoral Review, seeking word on the state of some much-needed reforms.
Weighty problem brings costs, risk to WA councils
WA councils say the State Government is ignoring a clear public safety issue, by failing to help when whale carcasses wash ashore.
Corruption claims fly as union probe launched
A Federal Government taskforce set up to look at dodgy union links in Victoria has been labelled a “stunt”.
Sub split could save some skins
The South Australian Government has proposed privatising a submarine-building company in order to secure the local industry.
"Regret" on Tassie cuts, teachers not safe yet
The Tasmanian Government has outlined the size of its public sector cuts, and expressed “regret” that so many will be sacked.
Mental pain shouldn't swing on MP's whim
West Australian mental health authorities say politicians should not decide the freedom of mentally impaired people.
Premier's pick pipped
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has been hampered in his mission to place people in top-level anti-corruption roles.
Tighter laws to curb SA lobbies
The South Australian Government has tightened the rules for MP’s, lobbies and political donations.
Banks recoil from risky port
Major banks say they are not keen on Queensland coal port expansions, which are also the subject of a damning scientists’ report.
Regulator's claims revealed in SA
News Limited has published a resignation letter from the former CEO of South Australia’s water regulator.
Water worry washed in media back-and-forth
The WA Conservation Council has been slammed for a full-page advertisement that claimed CSG ‘fracking’ puts water supplies at risk.