Archived News for Professionals in State Government

The Victorian Government has rolled out its new $1 billion Biodiversity Conservation Strategy, which it says will serve the needs of both the housing industry and the state’s biodiversity.

Investment to peak at $85 billion

Resources sector investment is set to peak in 201 at $85 billion, according to the latest figures released by international energy market experts Wood Mackenzie.

Construction kicks off at Port Lincoln Hospital

The South Australian Government has officially kicked off the construction of the new $39.2 million redevelopment of the Port Lincoln Hospital.

Feedback sought on SA development plan

The Federal and South Australian Governments are seeking public feedback on three new mining and infrastructure plans that will aim to guide the rollout of major transport, logistics, energy and water projects in regional South Australian.

Victoria confirms Murray funding

The Victorian Government has confirmed its $30.65 million contribution to the Murray-Darling Basin Authority.

WA announces short-term spending cuts

The Western Australian Government has announced $92 million worth of short-term belt-tightening measures it says are crucial to protecting the State’s economy.

WA lauds water wise businesses

The Western Australian Government has congratulated businesses across the state for their efforts in saving 7.9 billion litres of water over 2011-12.

GlencoreXstrata drops Balaclava terminal

Newly merged resources goliath GlencoreXstrata has announced it has dropped the planned Balaclava Island coal export terminal development.

Government releases Wilton airport study

The Federal Government has released the first technical study into Wilton’s suitability as a second Sydney airport.

NSW hits the reboot button with billions

The New South Wales Government has so far allocated $4.7 billion to Restart NSW, the fund established in 2011 with the goal of driving renewed economic and social infrastructure funding across the state.

Queensland road tenders out in weeks

The Queensland Government has announced that $276 million worth of road reconstruction works will go out for tender later this month.

Queensland commits to NDIS

Queensland has become the next state to sign up to the Federal Government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

To the polls! Recognition referendum set for September

The Federal Government has confirmed it will set the question of constitutional recognition of local government to the people on September 14, the same date as the Federal election.

$200 million for Victorian schools

The Victorian Government has announced it will inject $203 million for the state’s school capital works program under the State Budget.

$50 million for Victorian water management

The Victorian Government has earmarked $50 million to deliver a range of water initiatives under the State Budget.

$520 million for Victorian public transport infrastructure

The Victorian Government has pledged $520 million for the delivery of safety, reliability and capacity projects for the state’s public transport network under the State Budget.

$87 million for Victoria's environment

The Victorian Government has earmarked $87 million in funding from the State Budget to reduce the risk of bushfires, improve the health of coastal and bay areas and maintain the state’s parks and forests.

Victoria to build East West Link

Melbourne’s major East West Link roadworks is set to go ahead after the Victorian Government confirmed it will be committing to the first stage of the funding.

$100 million for Frankston rail

The Victorian Government has pledged $100 million for a significant upgrade to Melbourne’s Frankston commuter rail line.

NSW scrambles to fight CCTV ruling

The New South Wales Government has launched an ‘urgent review’ after a ruling by the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal raised doubts over the legality of CCTV cameras.