Archived News for Professionals in State Government
In a major victory for both justice and science, Kathleen Folbigg has been fully acquitted of murder convictions ...
Climate call heard
Victoria appears to have listened to councils’ demands for climate consideration in planning.
Police efforts reviewed
IBAC has commended Victoria Police for their implementation of more than 90 per cent of the 104 recommendations made by IBAC over a six-year period.
Local links for new plant
The first licensed wastewater treatment plant in an Aboriginal community has been launched in Western Australia.
Victoria water stoush continues
The Victorian and federal governments are clashing over the Murray-Darling Basin Plan extension.
PISA stats show slides
The latest PISA data shows half of Australian 15-year-olds are falling below expected mathematics standards.
AI guide for school use
The Government has outlined new measures to control the use of ChatGPT and other AI tools in schools.
Secret decisions slammed
Victoria's Ombudsman has issued a report condemning the “creeping politicisation” of the state's public service.
Digital double predicts issues
Melbourne Water says its digital twin is helping to predict water quality issues.
NSW reviving IR court
The NSW parliament has passed laws aimed at improving workers' wages and conditions.
Councils back big line
Seven rural councils in Queensland have united on plans for a “clean energy corridor”, connecting western Queensland to ...
COVID spending counted
Almost $14 billion was spent on Australia's health system response to COVID-19 up until mid-2022, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.
EV tax paying back
Victoria's government will refund $7 million in taxes collected from electric vehicle (EV) owners after the High Court declared the tax unconstitutional.
Staff gifts slammed
An investigation by the Integrity Commission in Tasmania has revealed public servants accepting gifts, including sports tickets, dinners, and Coles gift cards.
Union concerned at new duties
Tasmanian health unions are concerned new changes could see firefighters responding to medical emergencies in the absence of paramedics.
$50m for Reef efforts
The Albanese Government has announced an extra $50 million to improve water quality in the Great Barrier Reef.