Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The WA Government is establishing a new whole-of-government Cyber Security Operations Centre.
PM pushes return to work
Scott Morrison has hinted at a return to offices for public servants across Australia.
Farmers call for water pledge
Queensland farmers says water policies may determine their votes at the upcoming state election.
Green light for Narrabri gas
The NSW planning commission has approved the $3.6 billion Narrabri gas project.
Leaders clash over price claim
WA’s Water Minister has slammed claims Kalgoorlie-Boulder has ‘Australia's most expensive water’.
Olive Downs coal approved
The Queensland Government has approved what will be the state's third-largest coal mine.
Building backed in COVID survey
Some of Australia’s top economists have backed boosts to JobSeeker and social housing over tax cuts.
WA resources surge
WA’s resources sector has achieved record increases in sales and job listings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New group for NT gas talks
Traditional owners want to negotiate with gas companies in the Beetaloo Basin.
Police hotel role probed
Victoria’s health minister has resigned as the state’s leadership struggles to place blame for its hotel quarantine issues.
Police accused of political gag
University staff have criticised NSW Police for being “undemocratic” and suppressing freedom of speech.
Health IT fail cost $33m
An audit has found that a Queensland Health IT bungle cost taxpayers $33 million to fix.
Price proposed to ease public transport
Experts say a new pricing structure could clear congestion on Victoria’s public transport.
SA abortion bill progresses
SA Parliament's Lower House has passed a bill to create ‘safe access zones’ around abortion clinics.
Dam raising plans continue
The NSW government has been ordered to revisit world heritage assessments for the Warragamba Dam expansion.
EDO under threat in QLD
Queensland’s LNP has pledged to gut the state’s Environmental Defenders Office.
NSW water plan doused
The NSW the upper house has blocked the Berejiklian government's controversial floodplain harvesting exemption.
Preparedness slammed
Australia has gaping holes in its natural disaster preparedness, according to someone who knows.
Buffet slammed in COVID sweep
A Sydney business has been fined for running a food buffet during a pandemic.
Bushfire health costs near $2b
The most recent bushfire season in Australia racked up smoke-related health costs of around $1.95 billion ...
KD rides SA privatisation
The winning bidder has been announced for the $2.14 billion privatisation of Adelaide's passenger train network.