Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Nearly a third of South Australians will be not just fat, but obese by 2019.
Union says NT schools forced to be direct
The Australian Education Union says teachers on the Northern Territory’s Elcho Island are being strong-armed into adopting “direct instruction”.
Pop-ups and Periscopes in ACT's community push
The ACT has launched a pop-up Cabinet program to increase community engagement.
Rights restored in WA native title win
Fifteen years after the application was made, traditional land owners in WA’s Pilbara region have gained legal recognition.
Social bonds scheme considered nationwide
The Federal Government and the states are paying close attention to a NSW plan that addresses big social problems through community programs.
Call for more light on WA water talks
Reports this week suggest there are some intriguing links between WA’s Water Corporation and the company that bought some of its assets.
Fire probe hears of research rig
The inquiry into the Hazelwood mine fire in Victoria has heard allegations that a Melbourne University researcher was pushed to change her wording to protect the Health Department from blame.
Heydon's embattled wagon rolls ahead
Dyson Heydon has ruled himself fit to continue running the royal commission into trade unions, sending the unions off to find new ways of avoiding the legal lens.
NSW scores low in green stakes
Stats show New South Wales is under-achieving in the field of renewable energy.
Power companies' push shouldn't hit users
The Queensland Government has given evidence at a budget estimates hearing that suggests electricity customers should not fear higher power bills.
Pay deal sees solid rise in SA
A new enterprise agreement has been approved for the South Australian Public Service.
Police bashing review raises small questions
Queensland's corruption watchdog has stood by a decision not to charge officers who allegedly bashed a man at a Gold Coast police station, but to punish the person who leaked the footage.
WA reports on new misconduct management
Western Australia’s Public Sector Commission (PSC) and Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) have reported after their first month of operating under revised arrangements.
Species surprise in big new reef
The iconic Great Barrier Reef could have a new counterpart, with the discovery of a large coral community in the waters south of Melbourne.
NT seeks ways to get gas east-bound
The Northern Territory Chief Minister says NT gas will flow to east coast markets by 2018.
ACT's green goal could grow
The ACT Government has announced Canberra will run entirely on renewable energy by 2025.
Old could suffer when health spread thin
Experts say there must be a better level of debate on health funding, after an NT minister said treating the elderly came at the expense of children.
Victoria's 'road map' for new power revealed
Victoria has outlined a modest aim to get at least 20 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2020.
Water build to boost river communities
The Federal Government has splashed $100 million around the Murray-Darling Basin area to improve water infrastructure.
Anti-Abbott war chest to top $30 million
Reports say the ACTU is setting up a $30 million campaign to spread anti-Abbott messaging.
Push for public sector to Restart with older staff
Age Discrimination Commissioner Susan Ryan says more flexible work arrangements could help retain older workers in the public service.