Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Researchers are invited to apply for a share in a new $160 million medical research fund.
SA switching to single model
Governments have introduced a new initiative aimed at addressing the shortage of doctors in rural and regional areas.
Suspension over lung failure
A provider has been suspended over substandard black lung testing for coal miners.
Big school gap surveyed
New research highlights severe underfunding for students with disabilities in Australian schools.
DV bill to boost response
The NSW Government has announced a $230 million domestic violence prevention and support package.
Police say change coming
Victoria Police has pledged to implement 79 significant reforms by the end of 2025 in response to findings from the Yoorrook Justice Commission, Victoria's Indigenous truth-telling inquiry.
Mine risks raised again
Courts have heard the risk of Adani's Carmichael mine on Queensland's Doongmabulla Springs.
Fight erupts on QLD rail
Violence has erupted between union and non-union workers at the site of Queensland's $6.3 billion Cross River Rail.
Sub strikes over pay gap
Approximately 300 workers at the Australian Submarine Corporation's SA facility went on strike this week.
Breach exposes health data
A major data breach has affected thousands of family violence and sexual assault victims.
Bug study looks at hospital loo
A new study finds hospital toilets are hoarding harmful bugs, and men's are worse than women's.
Corbell commits to SEC
A former ACT environment minister will take a top role at Victoria's green power body.
Hospital spread stats emerge
Thousands of patients have contracted COVID-19 in Victorian public hospitals over the past two years, data shows.
Millions saved in vaccine age
A global study has reviewed the global, life-saving impact of vaccines.
More health leave for QLD PS
Queensland is introducing reproductive health leave for public sector workers.
Offshore bids move ahead
The first offshore wind feasibility licences have been granted for six potential projects.