Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A bacteria has been named after South Australia’s Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier.
Star slammed in state probe
Star Entertainment has been found unfit to hold a casino licence in NSW.
Royal shift underway
Australia has declared a mourning period following the death of its head of state, Queen Elizabeth II.
Childcare strikes sweep nation
Childcare workers across the country went on strike this week, demanding improved wages, conditions and respect.
Report reveals untapped WA
Economists say untapped local labour resources could be crucial to easing skills and jobs shortages in WA.
Students return to 'education state'
New figures show 37,000 international students have returned to study in Victoria since last December.
Cape York country returned
A giant parcel of land on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula has been handed back to traditional owners.
Infrastructure 'stupidity' slammed
Former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty says toll road operator Transurban is “exploiting government stupidity”.
Sacking timeline questioned
More details have emerged about the sacking of former NSW minister Eleni Petinos.
Long quest for Alice case
Traditional owners have travelled hundreds of kilometres to Alice Springs for a court date years in the making.
State responds to call stats
The Victorian Government has responded to disturbing emergency call stats.
Aged care AI slammed
South Australia's health minister has criticised a federally-funded trial of CCTV in aged care.
Extremism report calls for gun change
A committee report on extremism in Victoria has called for federal lobbying.
Impasse reached in train fight
Sydney commuters face more disruption as industrial action continues.
NSW DCJ dubbed top employer
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice has been named the top public sector employer in Australia.
Country shift slows
New stats show the overall volume of people moving from major cities to regional areas is easing.
Grim figures in Tas. survey
A survey has uncovered a a high prevalence of bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment in Tasmanian parliament ...
Rail loop benefit questioned
Analysis of Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop suggests the project's cost could outweigh its benefit.
State funds flood buyback
Brisbane City Council is planning to buy back homes impacted by February's devastating floods.
PFAS flows continue
New stats show significant amounts of PFAS are still entering rivers from contaminated soils on the Darwin RAAF Base.