Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A noxious club culture allowed a “toxic cell” of high-level staff at Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to thrive.
Demands laid ahead of whoever wins Vic
Councils in Victoria have six distinct demands for the winner of the upcoming state election.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Stymied Senate still holding up roads
The Local Government Association of Queensland wants its road money, slamming a bickering Senate for delaying the vital funds.
Tasmanian public hiring maligned
Tasmania's Auditor-General has poked some holes in rules around the hiring and firing of the state’s public servants.
Fight to keep federal fingers on water trigger
One of the key architects of Australian water law says clear environmental efforts are being muddied.
Input wanted for Murray-Darling re-work
Feedback is open for those wanting to make submissions on upcoming Murray–Darling watering strategy reforms.
Wild flows bring call to disclose
The NSW Opposition says documents revealing harmful spills of pollutants should be publicly available.
MacFarlane gives details of real pipe dream
Federal industry minister Ian MacFarlane is working on a plan for a national gas network.
Safety sector puts out call for more
Safe Work Australia will launch Safe Work month with a free online event for those with an interest in the OHS industry.
Capacity could be dropped in WA power struggle
The WA Government has released details of some options to end its reign as the state with the most expensive electricity.
Green goal could be out-done on Senator's suggestions
South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon is plugging a range of changes to the Abbott government’s direct action policy, which researchers say may actually help it meet its emissions reduction target.
Two million for louder parents' voice in Tas
The Federal Government is paying $2.1 million to give Tasmanian school principals and parents groups more say.
Council sends loud state signal on gas
One New South Wales council has clearly stated its opposition to dangerous gas mining.
FIFO suicide rate brings state inquiry
The Western Australian Government has announced an inquiry into suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Libertarians lash out as Police review themselves
The Australian Council for Civil Liberties (ACCL) says the Queensland Government is conducting a secret overhaul of its police force.
Public work pays with longer life
Public sector workers live longer than most other Australian workers, recent stats show.
Small-fries swimming together could fill mining gap
An army of small businesses running free from red tape could be the way for Western Australia to deal with a reduction in mining jobs.
Asset sales ahead as Hunter Water seeks savings
The New South Wales Government continues to claim it does not want to sell Hunter Water, but the Water Minister will not rule it out.
Gaps closed by strong sense of self
Self-identity supported by positive role models can be a major boost for neglected Australians.
Loud grumblings around GBRMPA's green resilience
Conservationists are pushing for an overhaul of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, saying it has failed in its duties.