Archived News for Professionals in State Government - August, 2014
A strike at a big power plant has been extended, putting supplies at risk across Western Australia.
Sight seen as centre for Northern revolution
An architecture and design firm has put out plans for massive development in Australia's north, in a town where crocodiles outnumber humans 1,000 to one.
Bright young minds now bound for Britain
A scholarship will allow three inspiring Indigenous students to study at two of the world’s most prestigious universities.
Bungles, leaks and lack of knowledge hurt data plans
Two stories this week suggest federal public servants may want brush up on their tech skills.
Commission catching poisonous public transport
A noxious club culture allowed a “toxic cell” of high-level staff at Public Transport Victoria (PTV) to thrive.
Demands laid ahead of whoever wins Vic
Councils in Victoria have six distinct demands for the winner of the upcoming state election.
School plan keeps the faith with states
The Federal Government’s school chaplaincy program will go ahead, but has been changed to get around a High Court decision.
Stymied Senate still holding up roads
The Local Government Association of Queensland wants its road money, slamming a bickering Senate for delaying the vital funds.
Tasmanian public hiring maligned
Tasmania's Auditor-General has poked some holes in rules around the hiring and firing of the state’s public servants.
Fight to keep federal fingers on water trigger
One of the key architects of Australian water law says clear environmental efforts are being muddied.
Input wanted for Murray-Darling re-work
Feedback is open for those wanting to make submissions on upcoming Murray–Darling watering strategy reforms.
Wild flows bring call to disclose
The NSW Opposition says documents revealing harmful spills of pollutants should be publicly available.
MacFarlane gives details of real pipe dream
Federal industry minister Ian MacFarlane is working on a plan for a national gas network.
Safety sector puts out call for more
Safe Work Australia will launch Safe Work month with a free online event for those with an interest in the OHS industry.
Capacity could be dropped in WA power struggle
The WA Government has released details of some options to end its reign as the state with the most expensive electricity.
Green goal could be out-done on Senator's suggestions
South Australian independent Senator Nick Xenophon is plugging a range of changes to the Abbott government’s direct action policy, which researchers say may actually help it meet its emissions reduction target.
Two million for louder parents' voice in Tas
The Federal Government is paying $2.1 million to give Tasmanian school principals and parents groups more say.
Council sends loud state signal on gas
One New South Wales council has clearly stated its opposition to dangerous gas mining.
FIFO suicide rate brings state inquiry
The Western Australian Government has announced an inquiry into suicides among fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers.
Libertarians lash out as Police review themselves
The Australian Council for Civil Liberties (ACCL) says the Queensland Government is conducting a secret overhaul of its police force.
Public work pays with longer life
Public sector workers live longer than most other Australian workers, recent stats show.