Archived News for Professionals in State Government
ACT issues rise
ACT public servants were hit with nearly double the amount of disciplinary sanctions in the most recent financial year.
SA ICAC calls for more funding
South Australia's corruption watchdog is “very confident” there is corruption in the state's health department ...
Fish plan released
The Federal Water Minister has announced the Native Fish Emergency Response Plan for the 2019–20 Summer ...
SA quiet on cladding specifics
Dozens of South Australian buildings require urgent remedial work for flammable aluminium cladding ...
Big firm acquiring aquifers
Concern has been raised about a big agricultural company’s plans to buy up groundwater.
Big firm leaves planned lab
The Victorian Government has admitted Fujitsu pulled out of its Latrobe hi-tech education precinct project before last year's state election.
Call for clear carbon rules
Experts say international governments cannot agree on how to regulate global carbon markets.
New dams planned for NSW
The Federal Government’s says its new billion-dollar dam package for NSW will see “bulldozers in the ground” next year.
Perth water use exceeds expectation
Despite a sharp rise in use, WA’s water minister says water-saving messages are cutting through.
Cash to attract rural teachers
Teachers are being offered a $50,000 cash incentive to work at Victoria's toughest schools.
Legal threat for Fines Victoria
Victorian councils have threatened to sue over “unacceptable service” from Fines Victoria.
Struggling Synergy may need saving
Huge losses at WA’s state-owned power company could lead to bill hikes or taxpayer bailouts.
Tech edge for water search
Helicopters slung with high-tech sensors are being sent on a water search in remote New South Wales.
Extinction action slows cities
Thousands of protesters are disrupting major cities for two weeks of Extinction Rebellion protests.
Firms accused of donation dodging
Builders, energy firms and other major corporations have hidden political donations from planning authorities, reports say.
Hodgman plugs battery status
Tasmania’s premier says the state is fast becoming the renewable energy battery of the nation.
Justice corruption revealed
Six staff members from Queensland's Youth Justice Department have been sacked over corruption claims.