Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2024
New research looks at the stress, demand and pressure for social workers in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Queensland lays green road
Queensland is taking new steps on its path to sustainable energy and climate management.
WA detention deemed unfit
A damning human rights report has recommended changes at Yongah Hill Detention Centre.
High-tech certificates go live
New South Wales has become the first state to introduce digital birth certificates.
Russia sanctions local MPs
Russia has imposed sanctions on 235 Australians, including high-profile politicians.
Green laws going slowly
The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.
Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
Vaccine impact modelled
Research suggests COVID-19 vaccination significantly mitigated the death toll among older adults in NSW.
WA teachers to strike
Western Australia’s teachers are set to strike next week over an ongoing pay dispute.
Alinta boss sees price rise
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.
Processing suggested for Darwin hub
The possibility of new fossil fuel activities have stirred controversy in the Northern Territory.
Second swearing for new seats
Brisbane Councillors will be sworn in again after an administrative bungle.
Sepsis effort launched
A new campaign is encouraging people to ask frontline healthcare workers; “Could it be sepsis?”
Big bump for QLD tradies
The minimum pay for the average Queensland construction worker on civil projects has been increased to over $200,000 a year.
Billions missed in school review
In the latest review of Australia's education funding, a government report has highlighted a significant issue that could see public schools miss out on $13 billion over the next five years.