Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Staff rallies will continue as CSIRO fights to preserve its ranks.
Coal train claims and others tested for EPA inquiry
A NSW Legislative Assembly will look into accusations that the state’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) covered up the extent of coal dust pollution.
Tassie tree fight could begin again this week
A United Nations hearing took just minutes to reject the Australian Federal Government’s attempt to delist 74,000 hectares of Tasmanian forest for logging.
Water worries and gas calls for NSW Nationals
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane says the NSW government should share gas royalties with landowners, but that he would die before creating a domestic reservation.
Big mining money swap reported, disputed
The mining industry is hugely responsible for economic prosperity in Australia, but a new report says there is a big cost when states choose to dig.
Port projects progress and stall in WA
A combination of action and delays at ports across Western Australia this week, with the launch of plans for a massive new project while another hits a hitch.
Water change shows legal tide favours mines in QLD
Showing the extreme mining-friendliness of the Queensland Government, a law has been changed to prevent investigation of a controversial quarrying practice.
Poor price keeps hitting once rich regions
The Singleton Chamber of Commerce says it has become a victim of the diminished global coal price, with low demand hitting businesses hard in rural New South Wales.
Corruption checks launched over Transport moves
Victoria's corruption watchdog is looking into claims of dodgy dealing at the Department of Transport.
Great minds need fertile grounds in public service
A new report says the Australian Public Service must promote innovation and creative minds within its ranks.
Independence questioned as funds follow party lines
There are accusations of extreme political pandering being thrown at the Federal Government, after it was revealed that it has so far funded projects in LNP electorates at a rate about three times higher than others.
Rally to hack governments for good
Hundreds of hackers will soon sink their digital teeth into piles of Australian Government data for the benefit of the nation.
Road funds to save lives with broader base
The Federal Government has made it easier for councils to access funds from a $200 million pool for road safety projects.
Technical win in church funds finding
The High Court has ruled that the Federal Government is not able to fund chaplains in schools, and that a $250 million effort to do so was not constitutionally valid.
Big dam surprise in multi-million NSW plan
The New South Wales Government has dropped a big surprise on its people, announcing funds for a new dam as part of a new $325 million drought-proofing and water-saving scheme.
Greens and miners agree on need to save scheme
A project which has been saving masses of water since 1999 may be scrapped, as the current government blames the former government for its need to cut costs.
Cancer compo. talks for fire-fighters in SA
A bill allowing fire-fighters to access automatic compensation for work-linked cancers has passed the upper house in South Australia.
Shifting goals make mine checks harder
The New South Wales Planning Commission may change the way it assesses major mining projects, as complaints continue to pile up.
Vic. site to supply burning bricks of progress
State and Federal funds will help build a multi-million-dollar plant to develop a new type of coal fuel for China.
Cancer boost brought by several sites
Three new centres will help bring exciting Australian medical research into the real world, with over $19 million for a healthy future in New South Wales.