Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Premiers and chief ministers are preparing to lobby the federal government to reform ...
Offsets offered in NSW
NSW drivers are being given the option to offset CO2 emissions during annual vehicle registration.
Darwin Port probes continue
Reports say that foreign affairs and intelligence agencies have been asked to look into the sale of the Darwin Port.
Gas plans prompt overhaul call
The Gomeroi people in New South Wales' west want major changes after a tribunal ruled in favour of a coal seam gas project ...
Gillard opens school probe
Former prime minister Julia Gillard is opening the public hearings for a Royal Commission into Early Childhood Education and Care.
Union urges funding fix
The Australian Education Union is urging the Federal Government to change a “failed” school funding model.
WA mulls e-waste ban
Western Australia is considering banning electrical and electronic waste disposal at landfill sites.
SA leaks drop
SA Water says last year saw the lowest number of water main leaks and breaks in five years.
Agency seeks NT launch
Advocates want to launch a space mission from NT’s Arnhem Land in coming years.
COVID plans re-checked
Australian researchers have modelled 104 combinations of measures to determine the best COVID policy.
NSW goes for online checks
A new disclosure scheme will allow NSW women and men to check their partner's violence history online.
CIS seeks Voice context
A centre-right think-tank has put forth ideas for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.
Male teacher numbers stall
Several years of NSW Government effort appear not to have increased male teacher numbers.
Road funds flow in NSW
The federal and NSW governments have announced funding for major road upgrades.
Shame list slammed
The Tasmanian government is being urged to stop using public shame to get people to pay fines.
Engineered wetland detailed
Authorities have heard a plan to artificially engineer two wetland sites along the Victorian and New South Wales border.
Fluoride drops off in NSW
Several NSW towns have lost access to fluoridated tap water, and dentists are sounding the alarm.
Treatment leaks revealed
Internal documents reportedly show Hobart's largest wastewater treatment plant regularly breaches environmental standards for discharging chemicals.