Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2018
The NSW Government is being sued by the sub-contractor for its Sydney light rail project.
WA forming rural fire service
Western Australia is getting a new rural fire service, funded by a levy hike.
Executive representation slammed
There is a “dismal” lack of cultural diversity across government and the private sector, according to new research.
Money up for Melbourne link
The Prime Minister has pledged up to $5 billion for a rail link from Melbourne Airport to the CBD.
Can scheme crosses state
A community group is running a mock container recycling scheme across Victoria.
Cops respond to revelations
Victoria Police has suspended four officers and reassigned a fifth over the alleged use of excessive force.
Land council seeks hunting clause
Aboriginal groups want their hunting rights protected in NT’s new animal welfare bill.
Hospital body cameras in safety bid
Townsville Hospital is introducing body cameras to protect staff.
Grim video leads to inquiry
Footage has surfaced of Victoria Police pinning down a mentally ill disability pensioner, hitting him ...
Land council faces ICAC
NSW’s Awabakal Local Aboriginal Land Council (LALC) is facing allegations of corruption.
Prison assault stats rise in Victoria
Jail operators in Victoria are failing on key safety and security fronts.
Waste plan plugs local industry
The waste industry has put forth a national strategy to deal with stockpiles of recyclable materials.
Berejiklian backs off stadium plan
The NSW Government will refurbish, not demolish, the Sydney Olympic Stadium.
Report calls for TasNetworks sale
Experts have recommended the Tasmanian Government sell TasNetworks.
RFDS gets mental boost
The Federal Government has committed $327 million over four years to the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS).
Second Basslink backed
Infrastructure Australia (IA) says building a second Bass Strait interconnector linking Tasmania to the mainland is a national priority.