Archived News for Professionals in State Government - January, 2017
South Australian irrigators say politicians are keen to spruik environmental benefits on the Murray River, but no one is talking about the negatives.
Ord 3 off the boil
The Northern Territory Government has a Federal Government "priority" irrigation projects to the side.
WA working to become solar state
WA households and businesses are getting into solar at a record rate.
QLD comes together to fight army plans
Both sides of Queensland politics are fighting to stop the compulsory acquisition of agricultural land for an army training ground.
Berejiklian re-jig revealed
New NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has dumped senior MPs in favour of fresh blood.
Call to keep power talks open
South Australia’s Chief Scientist wants to keep nuclear power alive in discussions about long-term energy supply.
Heart attack app on the way
People with first aid skills could soon become first responders on triple-0 emergencies, with a new app being developed by Ambulance Victoria.
Meningococcal jabs hit WA
Western Australia will soon become the first state to offer free meningococcal vaccinations for teenagers aged 15 to 19.
Pub political payments slammed
Alcohol campaigners want political donations from booze lobbies banned.
Turnbull talks on SA energy issues
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has discussed energy security with business leaders in the SA city of Port Lincoln.
ACT ad ban up for review
The ACT Government is looking at changing its long-standing ‘no billboards’ rule.
Corruption climb halts
Australia has kept its place on a key global corruption index for the first time in four years.
Nats attacked for council silence
Nationals’ reluctance to question the NSW Government’s amalgamation plans could devalue their coalition.
QLD holds back gas
A small parcel of CSG-rich Queensland has been set aside to produce gas for Australia only.
Ultranet waste detailed
Victoria’s corruption watchdog has detailed the mind-bending waste of money that was the ‘Ultranet’ online education portal.
Labor papers shine harsh light on PCH
WA Labor says there are 16 possible causes for lead contamination among the 3000 defects at the trouble-plagued Perth Children's Hospital.
Bridge checks to sweep state
Engineers will review 1,500 South Australian bridges after structural problems emerged last week.
Hazelwood costs explode
The decommissioning, remediation and rehabilitation of the Hazelwood power station site will cost at least $743 million.
SA power link slows
Investigations into South Australia’s big September blackout have slowed progress on the Victorian interconnector.
Victoria lines up drone drive
Victoria’s EPA expects specialist drone pilots to take long flights in the name of the environment.