Archived News for Professionals in State Government
QGC Pty Limited has announced a new $120 million contract for the construction of the supply of polyethylene to its gas fields in Queensland.
“Part of the deal is a new manufacturing facility in Toowoomba to be open by mid 2012,” said Premier Anna Bligh.
The contract has been awarded to Iplex Pipelines, a division of Fletcher Building, supplies and distributes pipeline systems and manufactures pipelines from 15mm to 2000mm in diameter for services including plumbing, water supply, gas, sewerage, storm water, irrigation, telecommunications, and electricity.
Queensland opts not to lower dams before wet season
The Queensland State Government has announced it will opt not to lower dam levels ahead of this year’s wet season, citing recommendations made by the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry Interim Report
Victoria secures $2 billion in contracts
Victoria has secured a number of separate long term contracts worth more than $2 billion after Premier Ted Baillieu witnessed the signed of Declaration of Commitment between purchaser Qenos and suppliers ExxonMobil Australia and BHP Billiton to supply petroleum feedstock to the Qenos Altona plant.
Victoria calls for delay to OH&S harmonisation
The Victorian State Government has called for a 12-month delay to the implementation of national occupation health and safety (OH&S) harmonisation.
Victorian mayors to advise minister
The Victorian State Government has announced the formation of the interim Local Government Ministerial-Mayors Advisory Panel with the appointment of five mayors drawn from the five council groupings in the state.
NSW pushes for testing revamp
The New South Wales State Government has called an expanded testing regime to assist school students prepare for tertiary studies and the workforce.
LinkWater CEO Named QLD Public Sector Professional of the Year
LinkWater CEO Peter McManamon has been named Queensland Public Sector Professional of the Year at the Institute of Public Administration Australia (IPAA) Queensland Awards.
Victoria announces new broadband lab
The Victorian State Government has announced a new laboratory which will act as a test-bed for businesses to explore and develop new applications for the use of new high-speed broadband which will be delivered through the National Broadband Network (NBN)
Queensland announces $14.3 million for Charleville flood protection
The Queensland State Government has announced an ambitious $14.3 million project to provide long-term flood protection for Charleville, in the state's south.
$8.4 million for Queensland's flood damaged waterways
The Queensland State Government has unveiled an $8.4 million spending package for Natural Resource Management (NRM) groups and local councils across the state to assist in the recovery of flood damaged waterways.
Wheatstone gets environmental approval
A liquefied natural gas project proposed by Chevron in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will go ahead after the Federal Government approved the projet under national environmental law.
SA keeps AAA rating
The South Australian State Government has welcomed the decision by rating agency Standard & Poor to maintain the state’s AAA credit rating.
WA resources sales records fall
The Western Australian State Government has recorded state resources sales value of $101.2 billion for the 2010-11 financial year.
WA demands more time to review OH&S reform
The Western Australian State Government has demanded more time to analyse the impacts of the new harmonised occupational health and safety regulations.
Tasmanian Independent Expert Group forest group named
The Federal and Tasmanian Governments have announced the formation of the new Independent Expert Group. The group will be responsible for verifying conservation values of native forests nominated under the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement and their compatibility with sustainable wood supply requirements for industry.
New Queensland floodplain mapping intiative underway
The largest floodplain mapping initiative in Queensland's history – built on the latest technology and supported by both new and historic data - is underway.
UN lauds South Australian waste management
The United Nations has lauded South Australia’s waste management systems, describing the state’s efforts as international best practice.
Paradise South mine boosted by state acknowledgement
The Queensland State Government has identified Legend International Holdings’ Paradise South mine as a Project of Regional Significance.
Preferred bidder nominated for Darwin's marine supply base
The Northern Territory has named the ShoreASCO Consortium as the preferred bidder to construct, own and operate Darwin’s Marine Supply Base. The base will service the logistical needs of the oil and gas sector.
NT Government rejects Daly River dam proposal
The Northern Territory Government has rejected calls by the Federal Opposition to dam the Daly Rive, with Territory Environment Minister Karl Hampton urging the Country Liberal Party to “respect the science and reject plans by the Federal Coalition to dam the Daly River”.
WA to review first-in first-served water policy
The Western Australian Government has announced it will examine the viability of its current water allocation policy in the face of growing demand from both industry and consumer groups.