Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A new energy bill relief package has been announced for NSW’s most vulnerable households.
Experts spot new drugs
Chemists at Australia's premier drug checking facility have identified three new recreational substances.
Feds block Hastings farm
The Federal Government has refused a Victorian offshore wind farm proposal, citing environmental concerns at the Port of Hastings.
Hospital violence scares staff
Albury Wodonga Health has reported a significant 80 per cent increase in incidents of violence and aggression towards its staff.
NT zero goals questioned
Climate experts have raised serious questions about the Northern Territory's ability to meet its 2050 net zero emissions target.
State grocery probe preparing
Queensland is launching a parliamentary inquiry into the high cost of groceries and the low prices paid to farmers at the farm gate.
Olympic review launched
A former Brisbane mayor has been appointed to review Queensland’s 2032 Olympics Games venues.
QFES data issue uncovered
Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) says an investigation is in progress over a potential data breach ...
Good water bill backed
Australians say they would pay more for ensuring 'good quality' drinking water than it would actually cost to provide it.
Judge slams Tiwi claims
Gas giant Santos has triumphed over a group of Tiwi Islands elders in a federal court challenge.
Consultant change sought
A NSW Parliamentary committee is pushing for greater consultant accountability.
Court hack hits recordings
Victoria's court system has been hacked, compromising several weeks of court recordings.
Green path updated
A new report lays out the path for the nation's transition to a net-zero economy by 2050.
Priority probed in SA
An independent review has looked into claims of improper patient prioritisation at SA Hospitals.
Varroa impacts continue
New South Wales beekeepers are facing the challenge of living with the varroa mite, a deadly pest that continues to spread across the state.
Yarns open WA health
A new healthcare education program developed in rural Western Australia is breaking down communication barriers between clinicians and Aboriginal patients.