Archived News for Professionals in State Government - January, 2021
The NSW Government says uncertainty is holding back grid-scale battery projects.
SA scores double win
South Australia has achieved a double victory - running on 100 per cent renewable energy while boasting the cheapest ...
Big cable plan moving
Progress has been made on a planned $22 billion cable from the NT to Singapore.
New tech for NSW schools
Hundreds of regional schools in NSW will share in $366 million worth of tech upgrades.
Catholic schools get loose funds
NSW catholic schools have been given free rein on a $230 million taxpayer ‘slush fund’.
Data61 testing key data tool
Experts are working on new privacy tools to protect government databases.
PC finds delays double
Wait times for elective surgery in Tasmania are growing, according to the Productivity Commission.
WFH hoped to ease traffic woes
Infrastructure Victoria says more flexible working terms could ease public transport issues.
Hospitals in safety sweep
SafeWork SA inspectors are checking fatigue and psychological health risks at hospitals.
NSW ticks tunnel plans
The NSW Government has granted approval for the Western Harbour Tunnel - the city's third harbour crossing.
Class action on power prices
Lawyers are preparing a massive class action against two of Queensland's largest electricity generators.
SA satellite looms soon
The SA Government says it will send a locally manufactured satellite into orbit.
Tutor crews to fill learning gaps
The Victorian government is hiring thousands of public school tutors to help kids who fell behind while learning from home.
Unemployment slides to 6.6pc
A drop in Australia's unemployment level has been taken as an early sign of economic recovery.
Low scores prompt duck call
Most Victorian hunters cannot identify the type of ducks they are allowed to shoot.
SA allows sacred lake drilling
The South Australian Government has approved drilling on a sacred Aboriginal site.
NT picks 'Care' partners
The NT government has announced details of its $64 million child protection system overhaul.
ACCC calls for insurance change
The ACCC has released a report saying Northern Australian communities need more affordable insurance.
Big bump for icare CEO
Concern has been raised about a $120,000 pay rise for the new CEO of embattled NSW insurer icare.