Archived News for Professionals in State Government - January, 2023
Thousands of people have applied for buy-backs in the wake of last year’s NSW Northern Rivers flooding catastrophe.
WA allocations slashed
West Australian water authorities are cutting future water allocations across the Murray groundwater area by 40 per cent.
Dental drop reported
Costs and long wait times appear to be putting people off going to the dentist.
Forbidden pill still missing
Authorities are scrambling to find a potentially deadly radioactive capsule lost in the WA desert.
Health overhaul urged
Premiers and chief ministers are preparing to lobby the federal government to reform ...
Offsets offered in NSW
NSW drivers are being given the option to offset CO2 emissions during annual vehicle registration.
Darwin Port probes continue
Reports say that foreign affairs and intelligence agencies have been asked to look into the sale of the Darwin Port.
Gas plans prompt overhaul call
The Gomeroi people in New South Wales' west want major changes after a tribunal ruled in favour of a coal seam gas project ...
Gillard opens school probe
Former prime minister Julia Gillard is opening the public hearings for a Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
Union urges funding fix
The Australian Education Union is urging the Federal Government to change a “failed” school funding model.
WA mulls e-waste ban
Western Australia is considering banning electrical and electronic waste disposal at landfill sites.
SA leaks drop
SA Water says last year saw the lowest number of water main leaks and breaks in five years.
Agency seeks NT launch
Advocates want to launch a space mission from NT’s Arnhem Land in coming years.
COVID plans re-checked
Australian researchers have modelled 104 combinations of measures to determine the best COVID policy.
NSW goes for online checks
A new disclosure scheme will allow NSW women and men to check their partner's violence history online.
CIS seeks Voice context
A centre-right think-tank has put forth ideas for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.