Archived News for Professionals in State Government
New pollution limits have been imposed on Victorian power stations, but greenhouses gases will not be limited.
SA uses panel power
SA authorities have remotely switched off thousands of household solar panels, using its new powers for the first time.
'Secret' sex assault review in NSW
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has launched a ‘secret’ review into state parliament’s sexual assault complaints process.
Staffer leaves after slur
A former Liberal staffer has resigned after accusations of sexist behaviour.
Beach safety schemes unchecked
A review has found Australia’s beach safety programs are not being evaluated.
Review rejects hoarding claims
Researchers say water hoarding and and speculation are not driving price rises in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Campaign calls for clarity
A new campaign in Victoria is encouraging workers to call out workplace sexual harassment.
New city dubbed 'Bradfield'
A new city centre near Sydney’s second airport will be named after engineer John Bradfield.
Interventions aid rural kids' teeth
Indigenous kids’ tooth decay rates have been reduced in remote north Queensland.
School violence rises
A new survey has found around 40 per cent of Australian school principals have been subjected to violence at work.
Tech eyes to spy on fires
Australia will soon use satellites and drones to spot bushfires when they break out.
Court action over booze call
A major Aboriginal health service has launched legal action over the approval of Darwin's first Dan Murphy’s store.
New body for Aboriginal abuses
Victoria is becoming the first Australian jurisdiction to set up a formal commission to investigate injustices against Aboriginal people.
Foreign water shares slammed
New analysis reveals the extent of the “corporatisation” of Australian water.
QLD lags on shark help
The Queensland Government is not doing much to reduce the rate of shark deaths in its drumlines.
SA Water seeks tech edge
SA Water is turning to AI and predictive modelling to improve its services.