Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Queensland Government is banning junk food promotions at government-owned sites.
AMA slams waiting times
The doctors’ lobby says elective surgery waiting times are at their highest level since records began.
Carnegie collapse reviewed
Administrators have revealed the inner workings of a now-collapsed wave energy project.
Recycling report finds piles
Australia’s recycling industry may not be doing nearly as much recycling as many people believe.
Vic. expands drug trial
The Victorian Government is changing the rules for its supervised safe injecting room.
NT issues budget plan
The NT Government has a plan that it says will see net debt peak at $8.8 billion in 2026/27.
Fish death causes suggested
A new report has found that climate change and water access agreements led to mass fish deaths in the lower Darling.
New fines for farm protests
Animal rights activists who invade Queensland farms and abattoirs will soon face new fines.
Adani approval questioned
The approval of Adani’s water plan “reeks of political interference”, according to Queensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch.
ALP makes 50/50 health pledge
Bill Shorten says Labor would guarantee an extra $2.8 billion in health funding.
Former cop raises bullying claim
A veteran police officer has raised bullying claims against Victoria Police.
Questions loom over LNP-backed clearing
A Queensland grazier has been charged $450,000 for bulldozing native woodlands.
Agreement reached on freezer fatality
An SA Government department has agreed to an enforceable undertaking following the death of a staff member in 2016.
Adani water approved
UPDATE: Environment Minister Melissa Price has approved Adani's groundwater plan.
NSW issues measles alert
NSW health authorities have issued official warnings following a measles outbreak.
SA solar thermal falls
The company behind a $650 million solar thermal power plant planned for Port Augusta has failed to secure finance.