Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2018
Experts say major fracking companies should not be allowed to measure their own environmental impacts.
Grattan gives growth tips
The Grattan Institute says regional towns should focus on keeping current residents before trying to attract new ones.
Welfare cut seems to work
Vaccination rates appear to have increased since welfare payments were cut for unvaccinated children.
Adani illegal drilling alleged
Environmental authorities are investigating claims that Adani dug bores without permission.
Satellites spot river moves
Authorities are using satellites to keep track of river flows in the northern Murray–Darling Basin in a bid to guard against water theft.
Hospital slammed for fatal failure
An investigation has found Port Pirie Hospital staff failed to provide care to elderly patient who died from a severe bedsore.
PM to dump NEG
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he will scrap the National Energy Guarantee (NEG).
Big NAIF loan for NT upgrades
The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) has made its largest investment to date.
Reforms called for VicPol
A Victorian parliamentary committee has called for a major overhaul of the police oversight system.
Green reserves reviewed
New research suggests protected areas alone are not enough to save Australia’s threatened species.
MDBA report suggests split
A draft report says the Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) could be split into two separate institutions.
UCG trial gets green light
SA has approved trials of a controversial mining technology that is banned in other states.
CleanCo forms in QLD
The Queensland Government says it will put downward pressure on electricity prices through a new renewable energy body.
Lady Cilento name change backed
A survey has found a majority of residents want the name of Lady Cilento Children's Hospital in Brisbane to be changed.