Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Federal Education Minister says “alarm bells should be ringing” over poor student test results.
Study plots growth blocks
Experts say the growth of Australia’s cities is being held back by institutional silos, perennial underfunding and lack of a national vision.
Beach access tested
A new legal challenge will test whether native title holders can claim exclusive access to Australian beaches.
Fodder water coming
A $100 million deal in South Australia will see water for fodder flow from next week.
Success in dam action
The victims of the 2011 Queensland flood disaster have won a major class action against the State Government.
Ombudsmen slams WorkSafe
Victoria’s Ombudsman has slammed the state’s WorkCover scheme and WorkSafe.
ACT hacks questioned
Two hacks on the ACT Government show a “lack of awareness”, according to one security expert.
AI trained on asthma tweets
CSIRO has developed a new tool that harnesses AI and Twitter for early detection of disease outbreaks.
Star rating for NSW centres
New South Wales is looking at rolling out a star rating system for childcare centres.
Basin legislation waiting
The Federal Water Minister says one state is blocking plans for more oversight of the Murray-Darling Basin.
MTC gets big prison deal
A $1.3 billion prison contract has been handed to a company facing grim allegations at its US operations.
NT shifts goalposts
The NT Government has adjusted its public service cap amid a decline in population and GST revenues.
PM hit over Clover probe call
The Prime Minister is under fire for calling the NSW Police Commissioner about an investigation into his energy minister.
Report calls for can scheme
An inquiry has found that a container deposit scheme in Victoria could net the State Government $550 million.
NT hit for renewable contradiction
The Climate Council says the Northern Territory is lagging significantly behind the rest of the country in developing renewable energy.
Warwick pipe plan reviewed
The Queensland Government is investigating a proposed 90-kilometre pipeline from South East Queensland to the Southern Downs.
Women face extra climate effects
New research suggests climate change will have a particularly negative impact on women.
State funds light-printing
The Victorian Government has put up funds to support a breakthrough 3D-printing technology.
PC audits NT child money
The Productivity Commission says around half a billion in spending on NT child protection has been used inefficiently.