Archived News for Professionals in State Government

Australians will have to put aside their understandable scepticism and embrace the benefits of recycled water, a recent report has told.

Workplace case to look at contract rules

A workplace dispute is unfolding after budget cuts led to the sacking of a senior public servant in South Australia.

Exploration process cut from years to months in QLD

Moves are afoot to halve the time it takes to get mining exploration approval in Queensland, with the State Government moving to slash the process.

Fixed breaches see some rigs rolling-out

VicRoads has allowed nearly a hundred Cootes Transport trucks to operate on Victorian roads, after dozens were sidelined over safety breaches.

Industry push to get gas nationwide

Lobbyists for the gas resource industry are pushing the Federal Government expand offshore and coal seam projects to avoid a predicted shortage in supply.

Safety rising in mining, still more to do

The Western Australian Department of Mines and Petroleum says fatalities have dropped in the last thirteen years despite massive increases in the amount of workers.

Delays hit Tas. hardest as NBN work rolls up

Figures reportedly obtained by Australian media sources show work on Tasmanian sections of the National Broadband Network has ground to a halt.

Price hikes unlikely as NT Gov. keeps promise

The Treasurer of the Northern Territory says the Government will not take on recommendations that say it should hike up utilities prices.

Insiders bag plan to look outside for principals

The Victorian Education Department is considering a plan to hire its senior school leaders and principals from places other than the education arena.

Palmer expands his litter, puts faith in young pups

Individual agreements between big-name members of micro-parties could have a macro-effect on federal politics, with an alliance formed between Clive Palmer and Australian Motoring Enthusiast Senator-elect Ricky Muir.

Public disdain of cheap houses built by media, politicians

A survey suggests concerns about affordable public housing bringing down property values and generally ruining the neighbourhood may be unfounded.

Public worker chased-down by embezzlement beast

Recent events have shown how difficult it is to escape a dodgy history, after a public servant was sacked based on embezzlement charges from a previous job.

Queensland plans for thirty-year future

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has heard the cries of hundreds of delegates, gathered together to plan the next few decades for the state.

Regions made to matter on collective platform

Many are still sore from having the referendum to recognise local governments ripped away just before it happened, but councils are now gearing-up to ensure they are not forgotten in upcoming state elections.

Territory workers holding on for one per cent

Public sector workers in the Northern Territory have voted against a recent wage offer, calling for an extra one per cent increase.

Watchdog holds out on round-up

An important report about the operations of Tasmania’s anti-corruption watchdog is still pending, with its authors saying MPs may have to wait another week.

Cuttlefish impacts may scuttle port plan

An environmental impact study has been released for a proposed export facility at Port Bonython in South Australia, finding it could affect the seasonal cycles of giant Australian cuttlefish.

Melbourne tunnel's 'shonky' foundations defended

The Victorian Government has had to justify the business case underpinning a multi-billion dollar tunnel project, which is already underway.

Giddings to pin Turnbull on NBN promise

A lively phone discussion is set to take place this week between the Premier of Tasmania and the federal Communications Minister, with Lara Giddings accusing Malcolm Turnbull of bailing on a pre-election NBN promise.

Minister speaks up as ambo's claims keep ramping

Victoria’s Health minister has lashed out again at the state’s ambulance union, accusing it of misrepresenting waiting times at hospitals on numerous occasions.