Archived News for Professionals in State Government - October, 2024
Australia’s electrification drive is set for a major test in New South Wales.
Housing upgrades announced
Energy upgrades are cutting power bills for over 1,000 NSW social housing tenants.
Labor continues ACT streak
Labor has secured its seventh consecutive victory in the ACT election, maintaining its stronghold.
Macdonald appeals mine charge
Former NSW Labor Minister Ian Macdonald is appealing his 14-year prison sentence for corruption.
Rural moves reported
A new report details successes and challenges for Australia’s rural health commission.
Tas. watchdog cries poor
Tasmania’s Integrity Commission says it is under-funded, under-staffed, and overdue for reform.
Turbines charge Vic. system
The largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Victoria, has started supplying electricity to the state’s power grid.
Victoria outlines housing hubs
The Victorian Government has announced a new plan to boost housing development near public transport hubs in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Big ship spend detailed
Australia’s latest defence plan promises billions in spending and thousands of jobs.
Medics show climate alarm
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
Money aimed at rural issues
Governments have committed $62 million to tackle critical water issues in remote communities.
AI trained for weather warnings
An AI chatbot could improve disaster response with personalised emergency information.
Councils call for crime plan
With a state election drawing near, Queensland’s peak local government body wants political parties to come up with a meaningful plan to tackle juvenile crime.
COVID hospital deaths tallied
Hundreds died from COVID-19 caught in NSW hospitals last year, data reveals.
Millions flow to first REZ
Queensland's first Renewable Energy Zone is moving ahead, with $25.8 million in investments.
CPSU outlines alleged theft
The Victorian Justice Department has been accused of widespread wage theft.
IBAC reveals drug trades
A corruption probe has found a Victorian mayor traded information for drugs.