Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Experts are calling on the Federal Government to declare a water emergency in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Study shows ancient value
Indigenous academics are calling for a new look at the governance and practices of mainstream environmental management.
Cladding list to stay secret
A list of 444 NSW buildings potentially clad in flammable material will not be made public.
Water safety laws questioned
Experts have issued a warning about the systems and legislation intended to keep drinking water safe.
Will to test pills missing
Experts say Australia should adopt pill testing, but lacks the political will to do so.
Breath test issue could continue
Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog says police could still be conducting false breath tests.
Mental costs counted
The Productivity Commission says schools should employ “mental health and wellbeing” counsellors for children.
Queensland rejigs vote money
New Queensland electoral reforms will see public funding to candidates almost double after elections.
SA to tighten prisoner watch
The South Australian Government has pledged to “clean up” laws governing the supervision of former prisoners.
Cubbie lets locals look
Queensland’s Cubbie Station has opened its gates in an attempt to improve its damaged reputation.
Drug charges for injecting chief
The CEO of a Melbourne safe injecting room has been arrested on drug trafficking charges.
Pod power coming to remote region
A council-funded self-generating power pod is being trialled on a cattle property in rural Queensland.
State link fast-tracked
The federal and NSW governments have announced plans to upgrade the NSW interconnector with Queensland.
NSW school focus shifting
A review has found the NSW senior curriculum is too dense and should focus less on the HSC.
SAPN to pay back
South Australia’s sole electricity distributor has been found to have overcharged SA councils and their ratepayers by millions.
Horse slaughter probe outlined
An independent inquiry into the treatment of retired racehorses and allegations of animal cruelty at abattoirs has been announced.
Cut-offs cause concern
An average of 60 West Australian homes and businesses are having their electricity cut off each day.
New stone measures for NSW
New South Wales has brought in new initiatives to protect workers using sandstone and silica products.
Nurse safety laws overturned
Regulations aimed at ensuring the safety for remote nurses have been criticised by the very nurses they are meant to protect.