Archived News for Professionals in State Government - July, 2018
Western Australian firefighters will soon receive $8.7 million in funding for a crew-cab protection program.
ACEM issues access warning
Authorities say deteriorating conditions at some EDs are putting patients’ health and safety at risk.
Big data turned on health
Researchers have analysed millions of Medicare claims to gain insights into Australian general practice.
States bid for space base
South Australia wants the former Royal Adelaide Hospital site to house the nation's new space agency.
Bus strikes in drivers' pay fight
Bus drivers went on strike across Victoria this week as part of their fight for better pay.
Police minister leaves seat open
New South Wales Police Minister Troy Grant is leaving politics for now.
Qantas links queried
Questions have been asked about the exclusive Qantas memberships of some high-flying public service heads.
NT WorkSafe up for review
The NT Government has launched a six-month independent review of NT WorkSafe.
Australia on track to smash 2030 goal
New analysis shows Australia reached a 19 per cent share renewable energy in the year to June 30.
Huawei bags WA deal
Huawei has secured a $136 million telecommunications contract from the WA Government, despite security concerns.
Traditional owners want Adani injunction
Adani could be ordered to cease work near its Abbot Point coal terminal and planned rail corridor, after traditional owners applied to protect sacred sites.
Brumby plans questioned
There are calls this week for the Commonwealth to intervene on controversial brumby culling plans.
SunWater to run Rookwood build
SunWater has been confirmed as the proponent for the $352 million Rookwood Weir project in Queensland.
Accreditation issues at SA hospitals
Two leading South Australian hospitals have been put on notice to fix concerning workloads and their "lacking and unsettling" governance structure for interns.
Building blitz leads to big fines
A construction industry safety blitz in NSW has revealed widespread safety failures.
Union making legal moves
The CFMMEU is hoping to use the Fair Work Act to scrap conditions for the $2.8 billion Sydney Metro Project.
Early vote list hacked
Tasmanian voters that applied for an express vote have been caught in a data breach.
Indigenous morbidities mapped
The likelihood of Indigenous Australians having two or more chronic health conditions is 2.6 times higher than for non-Indigenous Australians.