Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Concern is mounting within the powerful Minerals Council of Australia and its NSW state-level affiliate.
Poll shows people's nuclear fear subsiding
The South Australian Chamber of Mines and Energy (SACOME) says a recent survey showed majority support for nuclear power, and has called for renewed debate.
Queensland in talks for train tasks
Negotiations have begun for the next round of contracts for Queensland railways.
ACT called to give up list of asbestos homes
The Construction, Forestry, Energy and Mining Union says its members are risking death every day, and the ACT government is adding to the problem.
Greens drop from parliamentary status in Tassie tally
The Tasmanian Greens are no longer parliamentary party, as votes from the recent state election show shifting opinions in the home of the Greens movement.
Parliamentary cancer claims to be tested
An independent inquiry will look at concerns of a cancer cluster at Victoria’s Parliament House.
Prison burden flows over inmates and staff
A Victorian workers’ union has backed reports saying state prisons are dangerous, overcrowded and underfunded.
Public sector bargainers say Abetz off the table
The Community and Public Sector Union is forcing the government into negotiations on wages and conditions for 160,000 workers across state and federal levels.
Safe drinking measures rolling out state-wide
A state-wide action plan has been launched to stamp out alcohol and drug related violence in Queensland.
Closed-door cash-for-cans talks seek inter-state scheme
Reports say secretive negotiations are going on between state governments, looking at re-introducing a cash-for-cans scheme.
Victorian claims plumb well of possible corruption
UPDATE - The Victorian Government has engaged a forensic investigations firm to look into the sources of the leaked information.
Firies union says report shows more to Morwell
The United Firefighters Union has accused Victorian authorities of sending its members to battle the Morwell mine fire with inadequate protection from poisonous fumes, and against the warnings of its own expert.
Industry calls for road charge change for more funding avenues
A new report has added weight to the argument that all users should pay for roads, highlighting new ways to fund advanced infrastructure.
New air of safe driving blows through NSW roads
Some New South Wales drivers will have breathalysers attached to their ignition systems in coming weeks, as the state rolls out its technological weapon in the fight for road safety.
AGL to fight for MacGen while watchdog warnings ring out
AGL Energy will reportedly challenge the rejection of its bid for NSW state-owned electricity firm Macquarie Generation.
Emergency attacks prompt call for health help
Authorities say three assaults in as many weeks show security is out of hand at the Bunbury Regional Hospital.
Woodside wants half-century of floating gas flows
Woodside’s floating Browse gas project will produce 17,000 barrels of LNG per day for fifty years, the company hopes.
Closed talks in Tasmania to chop up tree deal
The newly-elected Tasmanian government has made the first cuts in its effort to fell the Tasmanian Forests Agreement.
Probe finds ears closed to trouble-makers
An education department audit has found one state’s authorities are fairly unaware of the extent of behavioural problems.
Alleged scooter drinking loophole stays open
Some New South Wales residents may continue using electric mobility scooters as a way around drink-driving laws.
Bikies take club fight to the bar
Queensland motorcycle riders have lodged a High Court challenge against the state’s harsh anti-bikie laws.