Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Clinicians have asked NSW’s ombudsmen to investigate claims of systemic failures at NSW Health.
Death in custody case continues
The Supreme Court has rejected a bid to have a deputy coroner removed from an Aboriginal death in custody inquest.
Victoria models big hit
Victoria says the COVID-19 pandemic is pushing it towards a “catastrophic” economic downturn.
MDB cop's report released
The Murray-Darling's ‘top cop’ says protests over water access last year were directed at the wrong government.
Studies probe drought effect
Experts have taken a deep dive into the scientific and social impacts of droughts; past, present and future.
Bushfire studies funded
The Federal Government has put up $5 million for researchers to study the health impacts of bushfires.
Funding threat over Redress Scheme
The Victorian Government has threatened to deny funding to organisations that do not join the National Redress Scheme ...
Low-use warning for WA
Experts say a steep drop in power use could lead to system overload and blackouts in WA.
Power plant plans progressed
The West Australian Government has announced the next step in the $218 million redevelopment of an old power plant.
Privacy pledge for tracing app
The Federal Government is attempting to calm privacy fears over its new contact tracing app.
Sewers swept for virus data
Every flush of the toilet could soon play a role in tracking and stemming the spread of COVID-19.
Bushfire hearings begin
A ceremonial hearing has kicked off the royal commission into Australia's unprecedented bushfires.
Hodgman heads for new role
Former Tasmanian premier Will Hodgman has been given a new job by the federal government.
McGowan pushes CCC bill
The WA Government is trying to force the reappointment of anti-corruption boss John McKechnie.
Slug saga continues
The Victorian Government wants to buy a council-owned catering firm that is linked to allegations of evidence tampering.
Sub staff studied
For people locked down around Australia, there may be some lessons to learn from submariners.
Tech upgrades rolling in NSW
The NSW Government is implementing a high-tech water metering telemetry system.
Online training translates
An online driver training course has been shown to reduce speeding and improve driving ability.