Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Northern Territory government wants to reach 50 per cent renewables in its largest power grid by the end of the decade.
Daintree returned to original owners
More than 160,000 hectares of Far North Queensland has been handed back to its traditional owners.
Sewage subs exported
SA Water’s COVID-19 wastewater monitoring program is being exported interstate and overseas.
Dam plan slammed
The NSW Government has been accused of changing its dam-raising plans to avoid paying compensation.
ICAC moves raise federal question
Gladys Berejiklian has resigned as an ICAC inquiry looms, leaving many to wonder why a similar body does not exist for federal politics.
NSW lays bold export path
The NSW Government says its latest Trade Statement shows how it will double export revenue by 2031.
Teacher challenges jab rules
A casual relief teacher has launched a court challenge against the Victorian government's vaccine mandate.
COVIDSafe delivers little use
The COVIDSafe app has cost $9 million so far, but has not uncovered any close contacts during the current outbreaks.
Experts propose healthy shift
Australia’s health system is criticised for failing both users and providers, but change is possible, according to experts.
Charges over Vic's initial hotel plan
WorkSafe Victoria has charged the state’s Health Department with 58 breaches of OHS laws over its initial hotel quarantine program.
NSW announces net zero plan
The NSW Government has convinced Nationals MPs to support a net zero emissions target.
Police take legal action on jabs
A lawyer for a group of Queensland Police Service (QPS) employees has described a vaccine mandate as “discriminatory”.
Big win in Barngarla claim
After a legal fight spanning a quarter of a century, the Barngarla people have been granted native title over Port Augusta.
Salmon may shift further offshore
State and federal governments want to push the Tasmanian salmon industry into deeper water.
Victorian water strategy launched
Infrastructure Victoria has released its 2021–2051 Strategy and the Victorian water sector.
FWC rules on work jabs
A dissenting member of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) has labelled mandatory vaccines for workers “medical apartheid”.