Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A delay is expected in the murder trial of Northern Territory police officer Zachary Rolfe.
State pushing for big new park
A compulsory acquisition will see almost 150 hectares of southern Gold Coast land become one of the largest eco-parks in the country.
Reef vote looms
The Federal Government says it may have the numbers to stop the Great Barrier Reef being listed as ‘in danger’.
Water bodies unite for charcoal trial
Major Victorian water authorities are collaborating on a new project to turn waste solids into carbon-rich charcoal.
Building ban to double COVID cost
While builders protest at the forced shutdown of construction activities in NSW, experts have estimated the cost.
Mine site assaults reviewed
The Senate is reviewing sexual assault allegations at the state’s mine sites.
Big land handover signed
WA has signed off on a five-year Native Title transfer to the Noongar Land Estate.
Laptops allowed in CCC probe
A corruption inquiry in WA is looking into allegations of serious misconduct and misuse of taxpayer-funded allowance for MPs.
Regional doctor talks stall
Doctors say ongoing negotiations are putting health services in regional SA at risk.
First Nations owed flows
The federal opposition says the Morrison Government is taking a “paternalistic” approach to Aboriginal water rights.
QLD calls for green funds
Queensland has asked for $500 million in federal funding to help the Great Barrier Reef.
ICAC cleared of corruption claim
NT's anti-corruption watchdog has been cleared of a corruption claim, but criticised for workplace issues.
ICAC finds dodgy school numbers
The Northern Territory's anti-corruption watchdog has found a former Arnhem Land school principal corruptly used public funds.
ACT accused of app abuse
The ACT Government has been accused of overreach in its use of COVID app data.
Jabiru returns to Indigenous hands
In a historic turn of events, traditional owners have regained ownership of the town of Jabiru on the edge of Kakadu National Park.
QLD reclaims corrections
The Queensland Government has taken back control of all its prisons from private operators.
Rich school scoops jabs
A NSW Health official has apologised after more than 100 elite private school boys were given COVID-19 vaccinations despite most being ineligible.