Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The stoush in the Federal Government over the approval of a massive coal mine in New South Wales continues, and it appears no one wants to take responsibility for granting the green light.
Footy boss to help tackle SA unemployment
The chairman of the Adelaide Crows AFL team will lead a $15 million investment fund to attract businesses to South Australia.
Pond-jumping tech boss to take next steps in ACT
The ACT Government is expanding its quest to upgrade the territory’s tech credentials, hiring a top New Zealand public sector CIO.
Joyce and Hunt tussle over huge mine approval
Environment Minister Greg Hunt has approved the huge – and hugely contentious – Shenhua Watermark coal mine in New South Wales, sparking outrage from his colleague Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce.
Labor says Tassie workers left short
Tasmania's Auditor-General will look into claims that hundreds of departing public servants are being short-changed.
Help in dry times creates state divide
With rainfall totals at their lowest on record in parts of western Victoria and south-eastern South Australia, weather forecasters say conditions are getting worse.
Lazarus goes deep to push Abbott on gas
Independent Queensland Senator Glenn Lazarus has threatened to grab the Prime Minister Tony Abbott's genitals if he does not limit coal seam gas (CSG) exploration.
Transport fraud trials continue
Nine men accused of running a multi-million-dollar public transport fraud ring in Victoria have been granted bail.
NSW change could see social/enviro costs counted
The NSW Government wants to change planning laws to remove a rule that made the economic benefits of a proposed coal mine the main consideration when assessing for approval.
Teacher stress levels could lead to greater danger
A new report has investigated the health and safety concerns of Australian educators.
ACT's out-of-state wind build begins
Building has begun on a $50 million wind farm in Victoria that will supply renewable energy for the ACT, almost 700 kilometres away.
Big dam plan to set new regional path
The Federal Government finally released its long-awaited Agricultural Competitiveness White Paper over the weekend, which includes hundreds of millions of dollar set aside for new dams, roads and other infrastructure.
Expert says powerful change needed
One Australian expert suggests radical reforms are needed in Australia’s energy regulatory system to cut electricity and gas bills for consumers.
Uber on the list for broad NSW inquiry
A New South Wales government task force has been formed to examine the future of the state's taxi and ride-sharing services, like Uber.
ACT teachers get workable deal
The ACT Education Union has agreed to a revised pay deal for Canberra public school teachers, after more than a year of tough negotiations.
Cost of living pushes more to the margin
Research shows one in seven New South Wales children are now living in poverty.
AMA warns of crystal distraction
Authorities say Tasmanian healthcare will become a laughing stock if the interim chief executive of the new Tasmanian Health Service (THS) keeps her role.
Hundreds to go as WA agriculture cuts to core
Hundreds of jobs will be axed at WA’s Department of Agriculture, with plans to cut the workforce in half in coming years.
New governor hopes to become unremarkable
Victoria's first female governor has been sworn in, and given a pledge to continue her vital advocacy.
Reef win swings on real application
The United Nations' World Heritage Committee will not place the Great Barrier Reef on its “in danger” list.
Victorian sink check brings call to conserve
Australian scientists have completed Victoria’s first ever stocktake of blue carbon hot spots, revealing millions of tonnes of stored carbon, which is at risk of being returned to the atmosphere unless conserved.