State Government News
Commuters are being urged to plan ahead as Sydney’s train network faces a shutdown.
Exam leader leaves
The Victorian Government says it is addressing significant errors in the 2024 VCE exams.
Green needs assessed
Melbourne and Sydney are falling short of international benchmarks for urban tree canopy coverage.
NT health gap exposed
The Northern Territory faces a significant challenge in meeting its healthcare needs.
WA startup boost sought
Economists say Western Australia’s startup sector risks falling behind without targeted investment and reforms.
State deal brings back pay
Public servants in New South Wales are set to receive salary increases and back pay before the end of 2024.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Tasty tapwater ranked
Queensland’s Isaac Regional Council has been crowned Australia’s tap water champion for 2024.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
Falling costs rise
Falls are Australia’s leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths.
Chair rejects brumby report
The chair of the New South Wales Upper House inquiry into aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has condemned the final report as “completely unbalanced”.
Councils cut from big builds
The NSW Government is going around councils to tackle housing delays and supply issues.
Exam peek on blank pages
Thousands of VCE students have inadvertently received a sneak peek at their final exams.
Planning change slammed
Tasmania’s proposed planning reform could bypass council assessment, mayors warn.
Premier's old work probed
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s former training company appears to have claimed government funds for instruction hours that were never provided.
CCC exposes WA misuse
WA Labor’s electioneering, funded by taxpayers, has drawn fire from the state’s corruption watchdog.