Archived News for Professionals in State Government - September, 2023
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has heard of the health consequences of lead, gold, silver, and zinc mining operations.
Oil giants sued in US
In a big legal move, California has taken five of the world's biggest oil giants to court.
Pharmacy boost tested
Pharmacists are being given new powers in an effort to assist Tasmanian aged care.
Rural shifts planned
Stats show city-dwelling Australians are flocking to the country, or at least want to.
Woodside testing blocked
Woodside's ambitious gas project off Western Australia's northern coast has hit a snag.
Racist cops keep jobs
Three Queensland police officers who made racist comments at a Brisbane watch house will retain their positions.
State funds fresh teachers
The Victorian government is scrapping tuition fees for secondary school teaching programs starting in 2024.
Fish kill case raised
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has filed a legal case over a fish kill incident near Lake Macquarie's Vales Point Power Station.
Coal hike coming for NSW
The NSW government is set to bolster its budget by $2.7 billion through an increase in coal royalties.
Cops prepped for drug change
ACT police are being put through an attitudinal shift ahead of drug decriminalisation.
Eraring talks continue
Tough talks are deciding the future of NSW’s Eraring coal-fired power station.
NSW maternity group created
A new advisory group has been created to address maternity care concerns in NSW.
Tear gassing payout ordered
The NT Supreme Court has awarded almost $1 million in damages to former Don Dale inmates for tear gassing.
Invasive data updated
Scientists worldwide have assessed the economic toll of biological invasions ...
Middle Arm review looms
The Senate is set to investigate the controversial Middle Arm precinct development in Darwin Harbour.