Archived News for Professionals in State Government
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.
Folbigg case quashed
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.