Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A bill allowing fire-fighters to access automatic compensation for work-linked cancers has passed the upper house in South Australia.
Shifting goals make mine checks harder
The New South Wales Planning Commission may change the way it assesses major mining projects, as complaints continue to pile up.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Cancer boost brought by several sites
Three new centres will help bring exciting Australian medical research into the real world, with over $19 million for a healthy future in New South Wales.
Attendance accounts paint serious picture
Education Department figures show a very rough rate of attendance across one state.
Figures form for group to push more north
A former chief minister of the Northern Territory will lead the latest efforts to draw more economic value from the northern half of Australia.
Final stage talks lead to loose rules on mergers
The WA Government has removed a conflict of interest rule which local tgovenrment authorities say totally undermines the amalgamation process.
Gov. goes 'Yes' on power sale, fails expert checks
One expert has slammed the New South Wales Government’s plan for a partial sale of the electricity network.
Important bill to bring new recognition
A private member's bill is seeking to acknowledge Aboriginal people as the original and traditional custodians of Western Australia, which some say comes far too late.
Interests hedged ahead of inland rail plan
Talks are touring regional areas to drum up support and ideas for a rail line form Brisbane to Melbourne.
Outback flight of fancy takes strange turn
A mystery has taken wing in Western Australia, after dozens of elite athletes went missing mid-race.
Latest green flash hints at White Paper progress
The Federal Government has released another green paper covering some ideas for development in the northern half of Australia.
New ports plan gives more room to expand
Five large ports on the Queensland coast will receive even more special treatment, after the State Government named them in its new strategy document.
Ports plan could see short trips for big loads
Queensland Government policy proposals hint at a plan to move large freight between the state’s ports, rather than on its roads.
Slurry spill's hurried clean-up complete
The Ranger uranium mine in the Kakadu National Park has started again after gaining approval from authorities after a shut-down following a spill.
Trespassing charges at start of state site sweep
The Victorian building watchdog will crack down on union delegates' entries to work sites.
Teaching test to ensure best base
Future teachers in New South Wales will have to pass a literacy and numeracy test before they head back into the classroom.
Left-out local governments want slice of city's pie
A proposal has been made that money for some of New South Wales’ wealthier councils should be re-distributed to those less fortunate.
Northern gas rising, hopes held it will flow to regions
New estimates have shown the rise of gas as a major part of the Queensland economy, and regional bodies want to make sure they see a slice of profit.
Obeid rejects ruling over several crooked deals
Eddie Obeid is maintaining his innocence even after the ICAC ruled his behaviour as corrupt.
Power price shock prompts call for regulatory switch
Some South Australian energy customers may feel they are being rorted, with revelations of one company’s soaring profits.