Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Federal Government has announced it will put up $10 million for the first stage of a heavy vehicle bypass of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
Locals step up to NSW fire service
Residents in regional New South Wales are being encouraged to think of their role in fire management, and ask whether they can do more.
Major rail link tender sought
One Australian company may take on the biggest job of its history, with the call put out for tenders to build Victoria’s East West Rail Link.
PM joins in to save QLD schools
Plans to sell off three school ovals and cram two large schools into one have been ditched in Queensland.
Victoria getting in on opium game
It is a little known fact that Tasmania makes a roaring trade growing opium; now demand for the lucrative crop has pushed companies to look at expanding onto the mainland.
Axe swings over ACT public exec's
Federal Government savings of $248 million have been made at the cost of 800 jobs in the public sector.
Councils play for rates shift
A conglomerate of some of the country’s highest producing councils are pushing for more control over mine rates.
Five jump on the Farm Finance wagon
New South Wales government authorities have been cleared of concerns they would be footing the bill for administering the Federal Government’s Farm Finance plan, and have gladly signed on for funds.
PM puts lid on spills
Kevin Rudd has announced plans to strip unions of their political power within the Labor party, sending several into crisis-mode.
QLD digs in to EIS reform
The Queensland Government has opened the door even wider for mining companies in the state, with more cuts to red tape for investors.
Recycling ramped up in Victoria
The Victorian Government has announced a $2.4 million funding boost to seven innovative recycling projects.
WALGA wedging into State plans
Change could be in the air for local councils in the country’s west, with structural reform reportedly on the way.
State change lets coal mines drink deep
Concerns are arising that New South Wales’ new water sharing regulations have given coal companies open slather on the state’s water resources.
Call for facts in NSW rail plan
The challenge has been put out for the NSW Transport body to justify its push for light rail in the Newcastle CBD.
Not a drop of funds in WA
A Western Australian community is still waiting to find out when the Government plans to fix its contaminated drinking water.
State funds for Future Designers
Victorian TAFEs, universities and private training facilities can sign up for a $15,000 federal grant, provided to help companies solve current business challenges using the design-led thinking.
Holden out for $60 million
Australia’s iconic carmaker could be looking for more stimulus money from the Federal Government to stay afloat, reports say.
NT impasse in Ed. reforms
The Chief Minister of the Northern Territory says he is holding out for an education deal that will not push the Territory further into debt.
Perth named most pricey
Perth is Australia’s most expensive city to live in and 10th worldwide, according to a new report.
QLD Councils debrief and debate disasters
Representatives from councils around Queensland have gathered to sort out the state’s disaster management plans.
State and Fed funds for Reef repair
The Reef Water Quality Protection Plan has been released by the Queensland Government. It says while much progress has been made to reduce farm chemical runoff, the Great Barrier Reef is still in dire straits.