Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2021
Victoria’s ambulance union says the state’s health system is being stretched to its limits.
Condensers set for more green power
Technology to stabilise South Australia’s energy grid has been successfully installed.
Papers hint at TAFE sale
Internal documents suggest the NSW Government is moving to sell off 19 TAFE properties.
Cops pay for paralysis
Victoria Police will pay $11.75 million to a man left paralysed after the excessive use of force by officers.
New plan to fight child abuse
The Federal Government has launched the ‘National Strategy to Prevent and Respond to Child Sexual Abuse’.
QLD wrestles with anti-mandate staff
Over 100 police officers and staff have been suspended while thousands of nurses seek exemption from QLD's vaccine mandate.
Queensland to deliver Norfolk needs
Queensland will soon take over control of Norfolk Island services.
Regional shift continues
Despite lockdowns in Sydney and Melbourne, large numbers of people are moving to the regions.
State reaches mental deal
The Victorian government says a new deal will see 800 jobs added to the state’s public mental health services.
New powers in pandemic bill
The Victorian Government has proposed new laws to tighten its pandemic powers.
Woodside plans blue/green site
Woodside wants to build a giant hydrogen and ammonia production hub on government land south of Perth.
NT approves Beetaloo digs
Empire Energy has secured full approval for more fracking in the NT’s Beetaloo Basin.
School Delta data revealed
Researchers have revealed the data informing the return of students to classrooms in Victoria.
Footpath re-think suggested
Experts say Melbourne should give up some of its precious parking space to pedestrians.
Mayor gives stacking details
A Melbourne mayor has admitted lying about grants to assist ALP branch stacking.
State reveals big train splash
The Queensland Government has announced its first big purchase for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.
Key systems unprotected
Experts say that over 1,500 of Australia’s unique ecosystems, on land and sea, fall outside Australia’s protected areas.