Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Advocates want to make sure funding for important telehealth services stays strong.
Pumped hydro study spots SA sites
Researchers have identified over 180 possible sites for pumped hydro energy storage across South Australia.
QLD stemming solar subsidy
The Queensland Government is looking at tightening the rules on how households with solar panels use and sell excess energy.
ECQ review released
The Electoral Commission of Queensland has been labelled a secretive, authoritarian organisation ...
MPs called in over parole comments
Three federal MPs have been called to court over comments they made about sentencing in terrorism cases.
WA allows DV leave
The WA Government has introduced 10 days of paid domestic violence leave for the state’s 40,000 public servants.
Greens say Reef needs more money
The Queensland Government has been accused of applying a band-aid to the Great Barrier Reef.
Victoria boosts ER safety
Victoria has doubled funding for security in public hospitals after a disturbing attack on a surgeon.
Powerful papers outline middle ground
The long-awaited Finkel review has been released, offering a blueprint for Australia’s energy future.
WA Chief Scientist honoured
Western Australia's chief scientist Peter Klinken has been made a Companion of the Order of Australia for his service to medical research and biochemistry.
Local schools rise in ranking
Five Australian universities have made the top 50 in a new QS higher education ranking.
Short exposure for NT budget
The NT Government has halved the allocated time for scrutiny of its budget.
WA decries wage change
The WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) has hit out against a planned minimum wage increase.
Councils launch TasWater campaign
Tasmanian councils are spending tens of thousands of dollars campaigning against Treasurer Peter Gutwein's ...
CSIRO sees big things for blockchain
Data61 has reviewed blockchain tech for government and industry...
Perth pipe problems continue
New water quality concerns at the new Perth Children’s Hospital have emerged.
Carmichael gets green light
Adani’s Carmichael mine is going ahead, with the Indian mining giant giving the green light to the first stage of the $16 billion megamine.
Macdonald jailed on coal deal
Former NSW Labor MP Ian Macdonald has been sentenced to up to 10 years’ jail for wilful misconduct in public office.
CDP scheme slammed
Aboriginal leader and Labor senator Pat Dodson says the Community Development Programme (CDP) work-for-the-dole scheme is a “national shame”.