Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Dentists are again calling on the regional city of Cairns to fluoridate its water.
Palaszczuk pays for dam studies
The Queensland Government will spend $15 million on dam feasibility studies that it says Barnaby Joyce is avoiding.
Strict speeds could impede focus
Could taking a hard line on speed limits actually decrease road safety?
Experts brace for QLD Zika season
Seventy-six cases of the Zika virus have now been diagnosed in Queensland.
Hard sell for WA power plans
The WA Government is feeling the heat for attempts to sell its power network.
Hydro sends Basslink back to banks
Tasmania’s undersea power cable operator Basslink is in talks with banks to stay afloat.
Pot bill passes in QLD
Queensland has passed laws allowing Queensland GPs to prescribe medicinal cannabis for patients.
Family-friendly MP push blocked
WA Premier Colin Barnett is against MPs breastfeeding in Parliament.
SA ICAC calls for new eyes
South Australia's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) says public officers suspended with pay should be watched.
Funding flows in Vic. water plan
The Victorian Government released a new $500 million water management framework.
TAI makes $100m water claim
Analysts claim Queensland’s coal mines will be granted $100 million worth of free groundwater.
Tassie seeks to weaken tree deal
The Tasmanian Government could be moving to open up protected logging reserves.
Emergency alerts in Adelaide ED
SafeWork SA has been warned of dangers created by overcrowding at Adelaide's Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH).
NDIS delays hurt in SA
An SA politician says NDIS clients still wait up to a year for coverage even after being approved for funding.
Probe finds lung records lacking
Queensland’s Office of Industrial Relations claimed black lung was eradicated, while also paying out for it.
Lifeline NT failed by funding
The Northern Territory government has refused further funding for Lifeline Top End.
Tassie PS threatened
Tasmania’s treasurer says job will be lost if the public sector rejects the latest pay deal.