Archived News for Professionals in State Government
MDBP review talks begin
Major talks have outlined new plans for the management of the Murray-Darling Basin.
Murray unity sought
Researchers have called for unified water theft laws in the Murray-Darling Basin.
Crash data shows city links
A new study has uncovered insights from 15 years of crashes on Melbourne roads.
IV pushes preventative spend
Experts urge Victoria to bolster roads, electricity networks, and buildings against escalating extreme weather events.
First Nations centre backed
The Federal Government is supporting a “world first” gender justice institute for First Nations women.
Lockdown effect seen in social work
New research looks at the stress, demand and pressure for social workers in Melbourne’s COVID-19 lockdown.
Queensland lays green road
Queensland is taking new steps on its path to sustainable energy and climate management.
WA detention deemed unfit
A damning human rights report has recommended changes at Yongah Hill Detention Centre.
High-tech certificates go live
New South Wales has become the first state to introduce digital birth certificates.
Russia sanctions local MPs
Russia has imposed sanctions on 235 Australians, including high-profile politicians.
Green laws going slowly
The Australian government has delayed plans to rewrite the nation's environmental laws.
Surveys show major bleaching
The Great Barrier Reef is undergoing its fifth major bleaching event since 2016, according to the latest snapshot.
Vaccine impact modelled
Research suggests COVID-19 vaccination significantly mitigated the death toll among older adults in NSW.
WA teachers to strike
Western Australia’s teachers are set to strike next week over an ongoing pay dispute.
Alinta boss sees price rise
A big player in the energy sector says Australians will pay more for power.
Hydro milestones marked
Queensland has announced milestones with two significant projects: the Pioneer-Burdekin Pumped Hydro project and the Gladstone hydrogen facility.