Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Regulator kickbacks alleged
Staff at Victoria's building regulator have been charged in a corruption probe.
School land move opposed
The WA Government is facing backlash over a planned land seizure for a new school.
Councils form quality watch
Several NSW councils have joined a new water quality monitoring initiative.
EPA finds Woodside risks
Woodside Energy's gas drilling project off Western Australia's north-west coast has been labelled “unacceptable”.
Water plan drained
The Northern Territory government has halved the groundwater available for extraction in the Western Davenport region.
Games accounting slammed
Bureaucrats and consultants behind the now-cancelled 2026 Commonwealth Games failed to account for basic cost factors, according to a Victorian inquiry.
Gas 'giveaway' slammed
Recent analysis has ignited concerns over Australia’s management of its natural gas resources.
Green link funded
A new project is set to link renewable energy generation and storage in regional New South Wales to the national electricity grid.
ICAC issues council warnings
ICAC has issued a stern warning to candidates in the upcoming NSW local government elections.
Jabiluka action launched
Legal action has been launched after the lease for Jabiluka uranium mine was scrapped.
Shorten keen for NDIS change
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has expressed optimism that the Senate will pass a bill designed to reform ...
Pay rise linked to price cap
The Federal Government has placed conditions on a 15 per cent pay rise for early childhood educators.
Office order for NSW
A memo from New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has instructed public service employees to return to the office.
Police to review kids' treatment
Queensland Police says it will review the treatment of children in watch houses.
Victoria rejects merger call
Victoria has announced an additional $1.5 billion investment in the state's health system, and scrapped plans to amalgamate hospitals.
Shark scheme shifts
The NSW Government has adjusted its shark management program for the 2024-25 season.
Ministers agree on safety reforms
Ministers have agreed on new safety incident notification reforms.
Callide report costs big
The cost of the 2021 Callide Power Station explosion in Queensland has been revealed, placing a significant financial burden on taxpayers.