Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Two paramedics unions have faced the IRC for telling members to shed parts of their uniforms during recent heatwaves.
Abbott takes aim at green power
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has interjected into Australia’s renewable energy debate.
SA payback outlined
South Australia's electricity distributor has agreed to about 75,000 customers after lengthy blackouts last year.
Auslan curriculum to enhance learning
An Auslan curriculum will soon be rolled out in Australian schools.
Cashless card keeps rolling
This week has brought both praise and condemnation for the Federal Government’s cashless welfare card.
Psych tests for SA workers
All South Australian Government residential care workers will soon undergo psychological testing.
Station safety called to court
Victoria’s Metro Trains has been charged by the state’s transport safety authority for breaching safety obligations.
'Water trigger' praised for river change
Conservationists are celebrating legal action that led the federal environment minister to stop Santos dumping coal seam gas waste water in the Surat Basin.
Desal debt gets shaky
Ratings for the cost of servicing Victoria’s billions of dollars of desalination debt are being reviewed.
Bus-net bothers Greens
The NSW Government has moved to defend a sponsored trial of ‘free’ wi-fi on buses.
Powerful storms bring Port worry
Experts have warned of looming health risks from the decommissioned Port Augusta power station.
SABRENet could save Adelaide
Adelaide’s high-speed academic internet system will be expanded this year.
Adelaide making tracks
The South Australian Government will spend $20 million on more trams and a new 100-metre line.
Obeid handed three years' jail
Former NSW Labor minister Eddie Obeid has been sentenced to five years' jail, with no parole for three years.
Police cop poor dug report
Victoria’s anti-corruption commission says drug use is a “widespread and serious problem”.
Abortion reform outlined in NT
Advocates are pushing to line up the Northern Territory’s abortion laws with the rest of the country.
Advocates want waste talk to continue
Businesses, academics and experts want nuclear waste dump talks to stay active.
AEMO backs better links
The energy regulator has backed billions of dollars worth of infrastructure upgrades.