Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The New South Wales Government says it will spend $16 million on new, science-based approaches to preventing shark attacks.
Power merger still unclear
The Queensland Government says it is still working out the details of its plan to merge five state-owned power companies.
Backward views gather under new banner
Australia has a new political party – the Australian Liberty Alliance (ALA).
Council carve-up looms in NSW
The New South Wales Government says forced council amalgamations are well and truly on the table, after its recent report found most are not ‘fit for the future’.
Heads roll as WA fights health bill
Hundreds of jobs will be lost at Perth's major hospitals in an attempt to contain rising costs in the government health system.
State cops want better tech links
A $100 million push for new anti-terrorism facilities has been launched at a summit of police unions in Adelaide.
Private sector seeks SA water sale
An industry lobby says selling-off SA Water would raise up to $13 billion for the struggling South Australian economy.
Slim support for Canberra trams
A new study shows a majority of Canberrans support the territory’s proposed Light Rail project, but only just.
Binge fears from hangover solution
A new company will soon launch outlets offering a ‘hangover cure’ administered through an intravenous (IV) drip.
Vic. hospital's dark practices uncovered
A Victorian Health Department inquiry into 11 stillbirths or deaths in 2013 and 2014 at the Bacchus Marsh and Melton Hospital says a backward system and sub-par practices contributed to infant mortality.
'No nepotism here', Premier says
Queensland’s LNP Opposition says the State Government has given extraordinary powers to a union that was key to its election victory.
Power plays slammed in WA
A row is forming over the West Australian Government-owned electricity company Synergy’s $100,000 bill for ‘corporate hospitality’ at sporting events.
Public sector payout change questioned
The Tasmanian Government says it will implement all seven recommendations from a State Service Management Office examination of redundancy payments.
Violence stats show regional struggle
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has announced increased federal government funding to tackle the issue of partner violence in Australia, and experts say the funds must reach rural and regional communities.
Gas study finds nothing wrong yet
University studies have found no negative environmental impacts from coal seam gas exploration in a key NSW catchment.
Senators call for Basin Plan pause
Senate crossbenchers say Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull should stop the Murray-Darling Basin Plan, until the social and economic consequences of its implementation are better understood.
Barr wants Tesla in the Territory
The ACT Government wants electric car maker Tesla to set up a research hub in Canberra.
FIFO report launches push for better deal
The Queensland Government has completed its review of fly-in-fly-out work and its effect on communities.
Greens make ground on medical marijuana push
Greens leader Richard Di Natale is pushing to legalise medical marijuana, and says the Turnbull government would be foolish to get in the way.
Turnbull shows hint of transport u-turn
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Gold Coast Light Rail network is a vital piece of infrastructure for Queensland, and that the Federal Government will back a proposed expansion.
Adviser calls for prayer group ban
A government education adviser says any prayer groups or religious instruction in school could be a “doorway to extremism’’.