Archived News for Professionals in State Government
West Australian Liberal MPs are distancing themselves from their own party’s plan to slash the number of councils.
Most states sign better deal for Indigenous support
The Federal Government has pledged $100 million to boost basic services in remote Aboriginal communities.
Regional bodies losing their voice in SA
The South Australian Government wants to get rid of over 100 government boards and committees, but regional communities say they need many of them to stay.
Vital spend drops to unhealthy level
Federal Government health spending has dropped to a record low, according to new figures.
Wage deal still won't wash with unions
There are signs of change on proposals which have caused indignation across Tasmania.
Corrupt procurement study makes global stage
Three Queensland researchers have had their work on cutting corruption featured in one of the most authoritative publications in the world.
Menindee's needs could be filled by near neighbour
An aquifer in New South Wales has gone from a total unknown to one of the best-understood in the country.
Prison painted as cheap welfare in NT talks
A speech this week explored the idea that the Northern Territory’s rising prison population has been helping keep the economy in check.
WA digs up new top dollar
New WA Department of Mines and Petroleum figures show a 20 per cent increase in the state’s total resource industry value from last year.
Rogue industries ride high on bikie backing
A Victorian corruption hearing has been told that the Construction, Forestry, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) routinely employs bikies to carry out threats and assaults.
Staff seek pledge to end deadly ramping
Unions say rampant overcrowding at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) has turned deadly.
Cuts bring claim of Green smear
A Liberal MP has accused The Greens of trying to bring down a regional university.
Disbelief and sheep in new round of council stoush
A country MP says “a few sheep” does not make the WA Premier a farmer.
Pay freeze prompts big call
The Tasmanian Government is looking to take a big chunk out of public sector wages, and unions may take their response to the international stage.
Rise is the prize as tenure goes to pasture
There will be no more “jobs for life” in the South Australian public sector.
Water washed into QLD mine approval
The Queensland Government has introduced new laws that save mining companies from applying for water licences.
Concern stirred by rise of nuclear New South Wales
New South Wales is getting a gauge of its uranium supplies, in a move that many consider a step towards new mining ventures.
Mines fire back on claims of massive subsidy
Two states’ minerals councils have lobbed volleys at The Australia Institute, accusing it of fudging its numbers to fight an ideological war.
Dice roll on public health, PHAA looks for better bet
Gambling and its impact on public health will be a key focus for a major conference this week.
Moves to secure gas as tech issues darken Darwin
The Northern Territory Government will review its processes as the capital city suffers through more blackouts.
New checks after corruption probe takes ten
Tails of dodgy developers and paper bags stuffed with dirty funds have shaken NSW politics, and a new inquiry seeks to check the foundation of the dubious building approvals.