Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Apple and Google are working to build contact tracing technology into their operating systems.
ANZ backs death register
ANZ has worked with the NSW Government on a new website for individuals to notify the bank when a family member has died.
Tehan threatens schools
The Federal Government says it will withdraw funding from schools that refuse to open for the second school term.
NT cop punished for poor taste
A Northern Territory police officer has been suspended without pay for allegedly printing offensive singlets.
Queensland buys Gladstone Mater
Queensland will buy the formerly private Mater Hospital in Gladstone.
Planning fast-tracked in NSW
The NSW Government says planning processes will be fast-tracked to support the construction sector.
Green plans for recovery tech
Experts say green technologies are ripe to help Australian industry emerge from hibernation.
Networks offer new options
Energy networks around the country have announced a suite of measures to provide support to customers enduring hardship.
Child safety flaws found in QLD
A review has found flaws in the complaints system used by Queensland’s child safety department.
Calls for rural cut-offs
Some councillors are calling for rural areas to be closed off for their own protection.
Vic staff get extra cover
A new policy will allow Victorian public servants who are working from home to receive funds for home office expenses.
Wage talks continue in QLD
Queensland public servants are voting on a new award agreement that could see a pay rise of 2.5 per cent per year.
Low score for local efforts
A massive scientific scorecard has rated the health of Australia’s environment less than 1 out of 10.
NSW approves risky operation
New South Wales has allowed a coal mining extension under Sydney's Woronora water reservoir.
Paper panic hits sewers
Peoples’ lack of toilet paper is creating havoc as flushed items block sewer pipes.
New deal for PPE boost
A new deal should see more than 100 million surgical masks produced by a South Australian company.
WA Huawei deal in doubt
Western Australia's Public Transport Authority (PTA) has scrapped a deal with Chinese technology giant Huawei.
States split on school rules
Different states have announced various new rules to keep school students and broader public safe.