Archived News for Professionals in State Government - December, 2014
Astonishing reports today say the political media advisor to Clive Palmer has been arrested over the kidnapping of an NAB executive.
Calm called as planning storm brews
South Australian councils are being urged to relax, take a deep breath, and read the state’s new planning proposals for themselves.
Jaws closing on bad apples
Former NSW Labor powerbroker Eddie Obeid and his disgraced ally Ian Macdonald are back in court today, as the trials of some of the shadiest men in politics continue.
New course could be one step in NT's quest
A new program will see more teachers trained to face the growing shortage in the Northern Territory.
Severed connections could see cracks grow
Budget cuts will leave hundreds of vulnerable teenagers at risk of falling through the cracks, insiders say.
Centre to study critters, creeks and matters of the North
Experts say they are keen to start using newly-announced Federal Government money for research projects across northern Australia.
Emergency split makes compensation confusing
A Tasmanian Government pay deal could see nurses and firefighters get a 2 per cent pay rise before Christmas, but police officers will have to go without.
Flood plan to stop tragic past repeating
Queensland is looking at options to boost flood defences for Ipswich and Brisbane.
Green tape trim to get NSW approvals rolling
The Australian Government is signing New South Wales up to its 'One-Stop Shop' scheme for environmental assessment and approvals.
Little hope for return revealed in East West deal
The much-awaited business case for Melbourne’s slated $6.8 billion East West Link has been released following a change of government.
White ribbon bus ride to drive violence out
The Transport Workers’ Union is taking a strong stance on violence against women, saying it should be sought out and condemned in all forms.
Sun sets on tanning beds for skin's sake
Millions of Australians will have to increase their risk of skin cancer in a private capacity, with a ban on commercial solariums coming in on December 31.
All still winning in long-running deal
The Australia and New Zealand Government Procurement Agreement (ANZGPA) stands strong, a review more than two decades after its establishment has found.
Councils want overhaul to cut NSW waste
Far west New South Wales councils the State Government is slow, disconnected and sometimes ineffective in dealing with the needs of those outside big population centres.
Fossil fuel friendship won't wash with some
The Queensland Police Service is feeling some heat from its links with oil and gas giant Santos.
Vic. workers urged to sharpen up on dodgy colleagues
Victorian public servants are not wary enough to detect or prevent corruption, new research says.
Climate costs high either way, inaction won't help
Floods and fires will leave Australia with a mind-boggling damage bill in coming years, the CSIRO says.
Water boss drifts to department
The managing director Goulburn-Murray Water has resigned and will move over to the NSW DPI.
UN summoned in QLD gas fight
Traditional owners in Queensland's Channel Country have asked the United Nations to intervene in a battle over oil and gas development.
Building money could come from WA drivers
The WA Government wants to bring in a congestion tax to raise revenue for new infrastructure projects.
Call to plot leaks as gas industry wells up
A team of university experts has warned that the risks of coal seam gas mining could play out before governments get around to responding.