Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2013
The Adelaide Women’s and Children’s Hospital has cited improved efficiency as its reasoning behind a round of job cuts.
Pay bump deserved in WA public service
Western Australia’s politicians, senior public servants and judges have earned a raise, according to the Salaries and Allowances Tribunal.
"Oversight" insults WA's indigenous communities
The Western Australian Government has apologised for an “oversight” in its cultural diversity report, almost entirely ignoring the indigenous populations.
Funding boost brings more rural GPs
Medical professionals in regional areas of South Australia have been given a significant funding boost with the announcement of a $19.5 million contract signed between Country Health SA and the Rural Doctors Workforce Agency.
Indie schools may be the best of the West
Independent Public Schools report a greater sense of empowerment, energy and motivation in their school communities, a university evaluation has found.
NSW rolls out red carpet rates for cruise ships
The New South Wales Government is looking to draw in some extra tourist dollars, with discounted rates at one of its Ports.
State pipeline plan referred to Federal Commission
An environmental group is seeking Federal support to try to overturn a State pipeline decision on the Macquarie River.
Vic Premier wants to keep Gonski talks going
The Victorian Premier is wondering what will happen to Gonski reforms in his state, following last night's political upheaval.
Country singer signs up for NT Senate
Warren H. Williams, a prolific Australian country music artist, has announced he will run for a Senate seat in the federal election.
Freight plan to keep QLD trucking along
The Queensland Government is seeking to amplify its transport industry, with the release of its new Moving Freight strategy paper.
Gonski gets the go-ahead
The Federal Government’s legislation to overhaul the nation’s education system has passed the Senate.
Murray-Darling stoush helps no-one
The standoff continues between State and Federal Governments on the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.
QLD Council slashes jobs, increases rates
One Queensland council is seeking to trim the fat from its own services, axing more than 100 jobs to save $10 million.
WA Minister says 'food bowl' plan will cost billions
Western Australia’s Regional Development Minister Brendon Grylls believes the cost of Tony Abbot’s proposed ‘food bowl’ plan will run into the billions.
Tasmanian World Heritage zone extended
In a major coup for the country, Tasmania's southern eucalypt forests and Great Western Tiers have been awarded the highest level of global recognition for environmental value, listing on the UN World Heritage register.
NT moves ahead with forced rehab policy amid criticism
The Northern Territory Chief Minister Adam Giles has launched an attack on the critics of his Government's plan to force alcoholics into rehabilitation, accusing his critics of feeding off Aboriginal disadvantage.
Queensland Hopes To Open The Flood Gates For Tourism
Queensland is reopening the Somerset Spillway Common which had been closed since sustaining damage in the 2011 floods, and is unveiling a plan to transform the Somerset region's network of dams into a natural tourism attraction.
Sun Setting On VIC's Ultranet
Students and teachers are frantically archiving the work they put on the “Ultranet” before it possibly disappears for good at the end of the month.
Blacktown First Of Dozens Of NSW Health Facility Upgrades
Before he unveiled the NSW budget, Treasurer Mike Baird and Health Minister Jillian Skinner inspected early works on the state’s largest hospital building project, part of the budget’s $1.2 billion slated for health capital works.
NSW Budget Bolsters Infrastructure, Health, & Education Despite Tough Times
Road projects, Health, and Education are big winners in New South Wales’ 2013-14 budget announced this week, with nearly $800 Million going to upgrade the Pacific Highway.
US Unit Prevents Lehman From Paying Debts to Oz
Lehman Brothers Holdings in America is blocking Lehman’s Australian unit from paying its creditors including Local governments, churches and charities as much as $225 Million.