Archived News for Professionals in State Government - April, 2019
Traditional owners say they will use every legal option to argue that Adani’s Carmichael coal mine poses ‘alarming’ risk to sacred wetlands.
Adelaide desal waits on rain
SA Water says it will not ramp up output from Adelaide's desalination plant, despite an extended dry period.
Adani's water claims seem short
Adani does not have enough water permits to cover the construction of its Carmichael mine, analysis suggests.
Interconnector costs criticised
South Australian businesses say energy transmission lines are driving big, ‘unfair’ losses.
Solar freeze stings installers
Solar companies are feeling the strain of the Victorian Government’s freeze on a solar panel rebate program.
Sydney EDs slammed
New data exposes deteriorating waiting times and safety concerns in Sydney emergency departments.
Uranium mine slides through
The Coalition appears to have signed off on a controversial uranium mine one day before calling the federal election, and did not announce it until the day before Anzac Day.
Education fraud reported
Queensland Education staff were embroiled in more than 100 cases of fraud last year, new documents show.
State to ban junk ads
The Queensland Government is banning junk food promotions at government-owned sites.
AMA slams waiting times
The doctors’ lobby says elective surgery waiting times are at their highest level since records began.
Carnegie collapse reviewed
Administrators have revealed the inner workings of a now-collapsed wave energy project.
Recycling report finds piles
Australia’s recycling industry may not be doing nearly as much recycling as many people believe.
Vic. expands drug trial
The Victorian Government is changing the rules for its supervised safe injecting room.
NT issues budget plan
The NT Government has a plan that it says will see net debt peak at $8.8 billion in 2026/27.
Fish death causes suggested
A new report has found that climate change and water access agreements led to mass fish deaths in the lower Darling.
New fines for farm protests
Animal rights activists who invade Queensland farms and abattoirs will soon face new fines.
Adani approval questioned
The approval of Adani’s water plan “reeks of political interference”, according to Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch.