State Government News
A planned train strike in Adelaide has been called off.
Beetaloo deal emerges
Concern has been raised around a gas deal meant to secure the NT’s energy future.
King delegates gas decision
The Resources Minister has excused herself from decision-making on the contentious Petroleum Export Permit 11 (PEP-11).
WA seeks gas progress
WA has urged the Commonwealth to apply its “use it or lose it” policy for energy companies holding undeveloped offshore gas field licences.
Hydromorphone trial backed
Hydromorphone, a potent synthetic opioid, is a central element of Victoria’s new drug strategy.
Fines tightened for emergency attacks
Queensland is looking at tougher penalties for people who ram emergency services vehicles.
COVID guidelines reviewed
New research finds most national COVID-19 treatment guidelines recommend treatments that do not work.
Detention report calls for change
The AHRC has called for an overhaul of Australia’s immigration detention system.
Teachers strike in WA
Thousands of WA public school teachers took to the streets this week, marking their first walkout in over a decade.
MDBP review talks begin
Major talks have outlined new plans for the management of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Murray unity sought
Researchers have called for unified water theft laws in the Murray-Darling Basin.
IV pushes preventative spend
Experts urge Victoria to bolster roads, electricity networks, and buildings against escalating extreme weather events.
Crash data shows city links
A new study has uncovered insights from 15 years of crashes on Melbourne roads.
Queensland lays green road
Queensland is taking new steps on its path to sustainable energy and climate management.
Lockdown effect seen in social work
New research looks at the stress, demand and pressure for social workers in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown.
WA detention deemed unfit
A damning human rights report has recommended changes at Yongah Hill Detention Centre.