Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A NSW court ruling has called the accuracy of roadside drug tests into question.
WA cop gets assault charge
A West Australian police officer has been found guilty of two counts of assault after tasering a driver following a random breath test.
WA farms officially dry
The WA Government has declared two areas in Western Australia's southern grain belt ‘water deficient’.
Hydro workers make chronic claims
At least 19 former hydro workers in Tasmania claim exposure to dangerous chemicals has left them with chronic health conditions.
New battery charges ahead
A new deal has been signed for the construction of a 50MW/200MWh battery storage system in South Australia.
City bans face-tracking
San Francisco's local government has voted to ban facial recognition software.
Powerful profit for SA battery
South Australia’s giant Tesla battery has delivered a $22 million profit in its first full year of operation.
Private school funding soars
Government funding to private schools has grown by far more than public schools over the decade to 2017.
WaterNSW issues mine warning
WaterNSW has called for a curb on mining for two big coal mines in Sydney's catchment.
Kids seen in adult cells
Concern has been raised about children being “held like caged animals” in police watch houses ...
Prison effectiveness questioned
A new study suggests prison sentences do not significantly reduce rates of future violent crime.
Aboriginal assembly path open
A dedicated electoral roll has opened for Aboriginal Victorians to help guide future treaty negotiations.
Greens want energy regulation
A plan has been put forth to re-regulate South Australia’s energy sector.
New Adani review ordered
The Queensland government is seeking a further review of Adani’s groundwater plans.
Teachers break pay stalemate
Tasmanian teachers could be the first to end a year-long stalemate with the Tasmanian Government over pay and conditions.
Climate costs counted
A new report warns climate change is a major threat to Australia’s financial stability, and poses substantial systemic economic risks.
Court hears cop sold data
A WA Police Force employee has been accused of selling information she unlawfully accessed from work computer systems.
NT issues tight budget
The Northern Territory government says its budget will put the brakes on nearly two decades of expenditure growth.