Archived News for Professionals in State Government - February, 2021
COVID ripples in Aboriginal areas
Aboriginal community members from New South Wales have shared their experiences and perspectives on the indirect impacts of COVID-19 in their communities.
Giant battery backed
Renewable energy firm Neoen has secured $160 million in funding for its Victorian Big Battery (VBB) project.
Green rise hits coal viability
A flood of renewable energy could render five of Australia’s coal plants unviable in just a few years.
Restrictions linked to missed cancer
Researchers say an estimated 2,530 cancer diagnoses were delayed or missing during the COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria.
State responds to excess vaccination
The Queensland government is boosting safety measures in state-run aged care facilities after two patients received multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses.
WA Libs back coal closure
A Liberal anti-coal policy is adding a new dimension to WA’s upcoming election.
Crown Melbourne probe prepared
The Victorian Government has called a royal commission into Melbourne's Crown Casino.
Brisbane plays for 2032 games
Brisbane has been chosen as ‘preferred partner’ to host the 2032 Olympic Games.
Kakadu suffers on several fronts
Dwindling tourist numbers and disrepair are putting the future of Kakadu in doubt.
Dingoes help outback balance
Satellite imagery shows the effect of removing dingoes from the landscape.
First Nations face waves of dispossession
First Nations people share less than 1 per cent of the Murray-Darling water market.
Food riders' claims high
Deliveroo has cut its annual workers’ compensation premiums by changing the insurance for food delivery riders.
Bremer study shows EA gaps
A new study has found serious pollution in the Bremer River, which runs through Ipswich.
NSW exploring coercive laws
An inquiry in NSW is exploring new ‘coercive control’ legislation to combat domestic violence.
ILGA chair slams Crown response
The head of the NSW gambling watchdog says more Crown directors should resign.
NSW starts principal fast-track
A new scheme in NSW seeks to cut the time it takes for top teachers to become principals.
Key sites cut in broad news ban
Important government services have been blocked in Facebook’s news ban.
Transport trends detailed
A new report lays out key trends to consider for new public transport contracts.
Union urges teacher vax
Queensland teachers want to be included as a priority workforce group in the national rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine.