Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A scientific review and moratorium on hydraulic fracturing begins in the NT today.
Parks Victoria CEO sacked, IBAC alerted
Parks CEO Bradley Fauteux sacked on allegations of inappropriate conduct
Reef sweep to check vitals
NASA is undertaking a high-tech review of the Great Barrier Reef's health.
Report slams WorkSafe incentives
Victoria’s Ombudsman says the state's workers' compensation system is failing and needs to be fixed.
Shenhua faces new heritage check
An independent review will look at the risks Shenhua's proposed Watermark mine pose to Aboriginal heritage and sacred sites
Barnett's new pick questioned
WA’s Opposition has made claims of nepotism after the Government made a new appointment.
Palaszczuk pledges prison shift
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says 17-year-olds will be moved from adult prisons within a year.
Porsche mad at NT safety push
Luxury car-maker Porsche says the Northern Territory Government is running a “nanny state” after open speed limits were partly removed.
Vital student scheme sustained
More funding has been provided for a program that gives students a visceral look at the risks of drink driving.
ACF's Carmichael claim fails
The Federal Court has dismissed a legal case against the Carmichael coal mine, while the QLD government has voted to back it even further.
Reef crash pored over in court
The Government is seeking $120 million in compensation after a coal ship slammed into the Great Barrier Reef.
Pause in Palmer's legal proceedings
The jury in an environmental case against Clive Palmer's North Queensland nickel refinery has been dismissed.
Raft of charges for ex-union figure
Kathy Jackson has been hit with 70 charges of theft and deception-related offences.
States urged to start asylum training
All Australian governments are being urged to let asylum seekers study at TAFE.
GAB gives billions
Experts estimate the Great Artesian Basin contributes over $12 billion to the Australian economy each year.
No silver lining in QLD mine rehab
Queensland Government officials are working desperately to avoid letting massive mine storage ponds leak heavy metals into the Murray-Darling system.
Shark sweep casts wide net
The Australian Institute of Marine Rescues (AIMR) says shark nets and drum lines are indiscriminately killing marine life within protected areas.
Gas ban goes deeper
Victoria will ban exploration and development of unconventional gas, including coal seam gas and fracking.