Archived News for Professionals in State Government
New towers for NSW regions
Funding has been provided for 21 new mobile phone towers in NSW regional areas.
Coal expansion approved
NSW’s environment minister has approved a new coal mine amid local opposition and a plunging coal price.
NSW launches cyber reform
The New South Wales government is seeking feedback on its new cyber security strategy.
Outsiders join Vic. response
Public sector experts are being sent to Victoria to assist with the state’s rising number of COVID-19 cases.
State gets new PS head
Former bureaucrat Adam Fennessy will be Victoria’s next public sector commissioner.
Choke study disturbs locals
Murray-Darling ministers are commissioning a study into ways of increasing the capacity of the Barmah Choke.
Comment sought on violence code
WA authorities are working on a new code of practice covering violence and aggression at work.
Baby bacteria leads to cleaning
SA Health says two cases of a dangerous bacteria recently detected in babies are not related.
NT heart scheme scrapped
The NT Government has scrapped a program that would have prevented some patients from having to travel interstate for heart surgery.
Nurse banned for false reports
An Adelaide nurse has been found to have administered wrong the vaccines to children and doctored records.
Rio reviews destruction
Rio Tinto has launched a review into how it destroyed two sacred Aboriginal sites.
Big finds expected from SKA
Australia will soon be home to half of the most sensitive telescope ever.
Female CEOs bring millions
New research shows Australian companies do better when they have more women in leadership.
Finkel calls for efficiency
Australia’s chief scientist says the nation must do more to lift energy efficiency.