Archived News for Professionals in State Government - November, 2024
Falls are Australia’s leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
Exam peek on blank pages
Thousands of VCE students have inadvertently received a sneak peek at their final exams.
CCC exposes WA misuse
WA Labor’s electioneering, funded by taxpayers, has drawn fire from the state’s corruption watchdog.
Planning change slammed
Tasmania’s proposed planning reform could bypass council assessment, mayors warn.
Premier's old work probed
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s former training company appears to have claimed government funds for instruction hours that were never provided.
Territory lands listed
Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List.
Water buyback bids open
The Federal Government says its voluntary water purchase tender has attracted over 1,000 responses from landholders ...
AI to eye bushfires
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.
Five year focus for NSW
SafeWork NSW has issued a five-year plan to protect employees both physically and mentally.
High tech social homes coming
The NSW Government has commenced construction on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing project.
"Disturbing" claims aim at Parliament
Parliament House is still an unsafe workplace, a new report reveals.
MH system issues reported
A new report suggests Australia’s mental health care system is stretched beyond its limits.
Nursing pay gap noted
Despite comprising nearly 90 per cent of Australia's nursing workforce, new stats show female nurses face a persistent and widening pay gap.
Prison issues aired
WA’s Hakea Prison is strained by overcrowding and poor conditions, and official inspector’s report says.
Teen plan advancing
Legislation to ban social media access for those under 16 is expected to pass Parliament soon.
NACC defends year's work
The corruption watchdog says its integrity work is messy, controversial, and only just beginning.