Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Reports say the opening of a new hospital could put hundreds of healthcare jobs at risk.
$10k Tax offer to move bean-counters to the big smoke
The Australian Tax Office is closing a string of its regional outposts, and is offering staff $10,000 to move to the capital.
Nurses call for new rules to amputate bad bosses
Two Queensland Health executives have been taken off duty and referred to the corruption watchdog over “employment procurement issues”, and nurses say it is time for a change.
SA keen to shine light on corruption
University of Adelaide researchers have found a strong desire among South Australian residents for the establishment of a corruption court.
Dump drifts though risks remain
The plan for what to do with tonnes of dredge spoil from the Abbot Point port expansion has changed, and gained the backing of one of the state’s least environmentally-friendly groups.
Flood of unanswered questions over Nimmie-Caira
A community group in New South Wales has opened fire on the state’s water authorities, saying they have shown a shocking lack of transparency around a major wetlands preservation project.
New wave of asbestos danger mapped
The Australian Mesothelioma Registry (AMR) has released a new annual report showing a decrease in the number of new cases, as the deadly legacy of asbestos insulation continues.
Emails another brick in foundation of federal ICAC
There are more calls for a federal anti-corruption body to be set up, as builders’ donations continue to trouble NSW politicians.
Hot desks could chill public spend
Queensland public servants are testing what could be a normal arrangement in the office of the future.
Premier moves to sink foundation of pole price rise
Victorian Premier Denis Napthine wants to stop power companies from charging customers for work to improve the safety of powerlines in bushfire-prone areas.
Repeated incidents investigated at Rockhampton Base
Dozens of clinical incidents in a short period have prompted an investigation at the Rockhampton Base Hospital.
Training slide shows power sale ahead, union says
A community campaign has been launched to stop the partial privatisation of the New South Wales power network.
Cop robbers and cold-callers in latest Police crime
Tales of dodgy cops abound this week, with accusations of robbery, corruption and money laundering levelled against several guardians of the peace.
Offers float as buyers court WA ports
Buyers are lining up for the first three West Australian government assets to be privatised.
States take lead on lunge for clean power
State governments and small communities are filling the gap left by a Federal Government that seems unwilling to change.
Queensland sets scene for new drilling means
The Queensland Government is getting into newer, deeper forms of gas and oil drilling, which could bring big risks for water supplies.
Shots fired to fix sad state of STEM
Australia's chief scientist wants a greater focus towards the skills that will drive the future economy.
Power play to fix pay in WA
A strike at a big power plant has been extended, putting supplies at risk across Western Australia.
Sight seen as centre for Northern revolution
An architecture and design firm has put out plans for massive development in Australia's north, in a town where crocodiles outnumber humans 1,000 to one.
Bright young minds now bound for Britain
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.