Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2024
The NSW Government is funding the state’s first Birthing on Country program.
EPA eyes giant coal plan
The NSW EPA is assessing the “largest coal-mining proposal ever put forward” in the state.
Health study money open
A $160 million medical research program in NSW could uncover the next big health breakthrough.
Hornsby ordered to hand back
Hornsby Shire Council has been ordered to return $36 million of unspent funds from the Stronger Communities Fund.
Offshore wind site outlined
The federal government has approved a significant offshore wind energy zone off the New South Wales South Coast.
Rocks checked for new hydro
Queensland energy minister Mick de Brenni has announced progress on the Pioneer-Burdekin Renewable Hydro Power Project.
SA Voice body forming
The South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament has held its inaugural meeting.
Big boost for QLD service
The Queensland Government says it wants to spend less on contractors and consultants.
Justice bid outlined
The Federal Government has announced a “justice reinvestment” for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
SA plans donation ban
SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has proposed a complete ban on political donations.
EPA responds to PFAS find
The New South Wales EPA is reaching out to the community following the discovery of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the groundwater of Mullumbimby.
Industry gender gaps targeted
The Victorian Government has put up new money to address gender disparities in the energy and manufacturing sectors.
State funds BlueScope work
The NSW Government is funding the refurbishment of BlueScope’s plate mill at Port Kembla.
Beach approved for offshore gas
The Victorian government has approved a new gas extraction project near the Twelve Apostles, the first of its kind in over a decade.
Locals back Jabiluka call
The Northern Territory government has issued a two-year order to halt mining and exploration at Jabiluka, an uranium operation within Kakadu National Park.
New chair for sacked council admin
Dr Graeme Emonson will be appointed as the chair of Moira Shire Council's panel of administrators until the 2028 local government elections.
NSW fights consultant wave
The NSW Government has introduced structural changes aimed at reducing the public sector's reliance on consultants and controlling costs.
Water trigger sought for NT gas
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has been called on to evaluate the water impacts of the Beetaloo Basin fracking project in the Northern Territory.
NSW seeks safety boost
The NSW Government says it will introduce industrial manslaughter offence, carrying a 25-year jail term and $20 million fine for worker deaths.