Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A new report says around ten per cent of Australian infrastructure spending is entirely wasted.
Moreton microphones raise concern
Queensland’s privacy commissioner has “grave concerns” about hundreds of cameras and listening devices being rolled out ...
WA case could spark change
A new interpretation of native title law could have far-reaching implications.
Vic looks at gas bans
The Victorian Government has gained opposition support for a permanent ban on fracking.
Train delays to drag on
Queensland Transport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe has resigned after a review of a driver shortage and timetable failures...
WorkSafe nets Victory deal
WorkSafe Victoria has become a major sponsor of the Melbourne Victory soccer club.
Gas splits Libs
The South Australian Liberal Party is splitting from the Federal Government’s stance on unconventional gas extraction.
New Acland drops new data
The Queensland Land Court is re-opening the case involving the expansion of the New Acland mine.
PM plugs clean coal dream
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has plugged ‘clean’ coal power stations as a key part of the country’s future.
Union backs nurses' refusal
The ANF has backed nurses refusing to move to the Perth Children's Hospital until lead contamination has been sorted.
Police manipulation claims in QLD
Queensland Police insiders say reports have been manipulated to reduce crime rates.
Shake-up changes SA Child Protection
A shakeup is occurring at SA's new Child Protection Department.
Irrigators show dark side of Murray flood
South Australian irrigators say politicians are keen to spruik environmental benefits on the Murray River, but no one is talking about the negatives.
Ord 3 off the boil
The Northern Territory Government has a Federal Government "priority" irrigation projects to the side.
WA working to become solar state
WA households and businesses are getting into solar at a record rate.
QLD comes together to fight army plans
Both sides of Queensland politics are fighting to stop the compulsory acquisition of agricultural land for an army training ground.
Berejiklian re-jig revealed
New NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has dumped senior MPs in favour of fresh blood.
Call to keep power talks open
South Australia’s Chief Scientist wants to keep nuclear power alive in discussions about long-term energy supply.
Heart attack app on the way
People with first aid skills could soon become first responders on triple-0 emergencies, with a new app being developed by Ambulance Victoria.
Meningococcal jabs hit WA
Western Australia will soon become the first state to offer free meningococcal vaccinations for teenagers aged 15 to 19.