Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A new platform will soon allow rural Queenslanders to monitor and improve their water use.
Sheep tag plan forming
The NSW and federal governments are rushing to respond to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
EV highway heads west
Queensland is extending its electric vehicle charging network into remote areas.
Ex-MPs face new charges
Former New South Wales Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly are facing criminal charges.
Many missed in QLD scheme
A new report finds Queensland’s new social housing scheme will not address the needs of thousands of residents at risk ...
New line for train reports
Victoria will soon have a dedicated service for people to report sexual harassment and offensive behaviour on public transport.
NT staff face key training
Northern Territory police and health staff will be given domestic and family violence training.
Bee cull compo opened
An $18 million compensation package has been opened for registered beekeepers affected by the varroa mite outbreak.
Coal mine fined for cracks
A coal mine has been fined for “unacceptable” damage to world-renowned NSW rock formations.
Report slams NT take
An independent study of the NT's largest-ever groundwater licence says the project “makes no sense” for taxpayers.
State aims to save supplies
The NSW government has released a draft strategy to protect groundwater.
Thirst exposed in NRAR sweep
A NSW water audit has found over 100 properties that have been extracting too much.
Coal pressure alleged
An environmental lawyer says the Queensland government was “bullied” over alleged illegal mining in the state's south.
Green price slide slows
Officials have confirmed that renewables remain the cheapest source of electricity, but cost reductions are stalling.
NSW union block fails
The NSW Government has lost a bid to suspend future industrial action by unions.
Sweet gig referred to ICAC
Revelations about a plum job given to former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro have been referred to the state’s corruption court.
Call to advance VAD date
SA is planning to bring forward the start of its voluntary euthanasia scheme.
NSW school spend slammed
A new report suggests the NSW Government is overfunding private schools by around $850 million.
CCC reports on disclosure
A Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) report on the disclosure of confidential information has been tabled.
Coaldrake committee created
A taskforce has been set up to implement the findings of the Coaldrake review in Queensland.