Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A huge new Federal funding deal with Queensland will fast track major infrastructure projects.
WA corruption probes begin
An inquiry into alleged multi-million-dollar corruption in WA's Housing Authority gets underway this week.
Illegal logging spotted
There is concern that “widespread” illegal logging is putting Melbourne’s drinking water at risk.
Island water supplies block growth
A lack of water security in the Arnhem Land community of Milingimbi are slowing social progress, locals say.
Climate/health effects checked
Climate change is already damaging the health of the world’s children, and Australia is at significant risk of health decline too.
Taylor seeks state deals
The Morrison government is looking for individual deals with states to help drive down power prices and ensure reliability.
Wave risk well telegraphed
The WA Government was warned that Carnegie Clean Energy was a big financial risk before giving is $2.6 million in taxpayer funds, reports say.
Big charges for WA staff
A senior public servant in WA has been charged with allegedly stealing more than $2.5 million of public money.
Ethics issues in NSW adoption
An Indigenous child welfare review has found newborns are being removed from mothers in “unethical” ways.
PS silenced on climate link
New South Wales public servants have been told “not to discuss the link between climate change and bushfires”.
Victoria PS growth beats population
Victoria’s Auditor-General says the state will have to continue borrowing cash to fund major infrastructure projects.
Authorities respond to Yuendumu death
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has been criticised for its delayed response to the police shooting of a teenager in the Northern Territory.
Ambos push back at RHH
‘Unsafe’ conditions have led paramedics to stop treating patients outside of ambulances at Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).
SA battery scheme sluggish
South Australia's subsidised home battery scheme has got off to a limping start.
SA to desalinate
South Australia is turning on its desal plant so that upstream farms can have more water.
Victoria to fell logging
The Victorian Government has announced a multi-million-dollar plan to end native logging.
Drought loans re-jigged
The Federal Government is unveiling a reformed $500 million drought stimulus package.
NSW drought leader dropped
The NSW Government has sacked its drought coordinator less than a year into the job.
NSW outsourcing audited
With $1.5 billion spent on contractors and short-term workers last financial year, NSW may not be getting value for money.