Archived News for Professionals in State Government - March, 2019
Farmers say it will be hard to afford some of their new high-tech water requirements.
Geoscience issues satellite help
Geoscience Australia has released a new strategy to help Australian industries use satellite data.
WA dumps wave backing
The WA Government has scrapped its $16 million contract with the Carnegie Clean Energy wave power firm.
Fire report finds female issues
A report on equality in SA fire services has revealed bullying and harassment of female officers.
NT job cuts coming
The NT Government is cutting 300 public service jobs in an attempt to fight the Territory's financial crisis.
Title fight has wide implications
The High Court has ruled on a native title case considered one of the biggest since Mabo.
WA allows limited feeding
Breastfeeding will soon be allowed in WA Parliament, but not bottle-feeding.
New change for pole planning
The Victorian Government wants new planning mechanisms to help a rapid uptake of large-scale renewable energy.
Visa eased for farm boost
Visa rules are being relaxed so farmers can more easily hire skilled workers.
Premier slams WA EPA
WA Premier Mark McGowan has attacked the state's EPA over new emissions guidelines.
Wave power value ebbs
Despite hundreds of millions invested, Carnegie Clean Energy's much-lauded wave technology is plummeting in value.
House price could hit wage talks
Property prices could affect public sector wage negotiations in Victoria.
Police DNA bill questioned
Civil libertarians want to stop a bill that allows Victorian police to take DNA from suspects, including children, without a warrant.
Study slams MDB waste
Billions of dollars are being wasted in water recovery subsidies for irrigation, a new study says.
State fined over stadium fall
The WA Government agency that operates HBF Stadium has been fined $90,000 over the death of a worker.
Remote health steps defined
Experts have lamented the lack of a cohesive national rural and remote health strategy for Australia.