Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The ACCC has released a report saying Northern Australian communities need more affordable insurance.
Big bump for icare CEO
Concern has been raised about a $120,000 pay rise for the new CEO of embattled NSW insurer icare.
Countdown to plug pet list
NSW’s Minister for Local Government has revealed that 'Bella' is the most popular dog name in NSW for 2020.
PS grads hit parity
Gender parity has been achieved across most of the public sector's graduate programs.
Tasmania gets new union head
The new general secretary of Tasmania's public sector union has taken her position.
Iron ships face new fee
Some WA iron ore exports will face new charges aimed at mitigating dust pollution problems.
SA boosts green scheme
The SA Government has extended and expanded a major energy efficiency scheme.
Tasmania takes up radio change
The Tasmanian Government has announced a radio network overhaul worth $567 million.
SA Health report deemed "brief"
SA Health has released its report into the deaths of four babies at the Women's and Children's Hospital in Adelaide.
Cross-state licence plan released
Consultation is open on a new scheme designed to help licences apply across state lines.
EPA eyes Pirie lead limits
Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter is cutting its lead emissions, but is still likely to breach limits set in its new licence.
MDBA sees high flows
Authorities claim the River Murray will continue to flow at maximum capacity over summer to meet demand for water through the system.
Vic. restores river ownership
Traditional owners have been given rights to a river system for the first time in Victoria’s history.
Fyles faces inaction claim
NT's Health Minister has defended her department against grim claims, despite not finishing reading the report that made them
Tower actions slammed
The Victorian Ombudsman says the State Government breached human rights laws in some COVID-19 lockdowns.
MDBP missing big points
Experts have reflected on the latest 5-year evaluation of the Murray-Darling Basin Plan (MDBP).
Big icare issues outlined
An audit has found NSW state insurer icare paid some operating costs with money meant for injured workers.
Drivers resign over EBA
Melbourne train drivers are leaving their union en masse over what they say are unsafe workplace conditions.
EPA scraps dump approvals
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has reversed its approval for three toxic waste dumps.
ACT considers decriminalisation
A bill to decriminalise small amounts of MDMA, heroin, ice and other drugs will soon be introduced in the ACT.