Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The New South Wales Government has unveiled a new plan aimed at significantly reducing the incidences of asbestos-related diseases across the state.
Queensland announces new teacher quality plan
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has unveiled a new $535 million ‘ground-breaking plan’ aimed at improving teacher quality and student outcomes.
Exemplar named preferred bidder for Bendigo Hospital
The Victorian Government has named the Exemplar consortium as the preferred bidder for the new Bendigo Hospital project.
NT forms ministerial growth group
The Northern Territory has announced the formation of a new Economic Development Cabinet Sub-Committee, charged with overseeing the Territory’s ‘next big economic advance’.
Councils join up to Queensland planning project
Three councils have joined up to Queensland’s new pilot planning project, which will aim to best practice for council planning systems.
NSW Premier Awards nominations open
The New South Wales Government has announced nominations for the 2013 Premier’s Award for Individual Excellence and Achievement are now open.
Times Square, Champs Elysees, Reagent Street, George Street?
Sydney’s George Street is set to receive a major make-over after the Sydney City Council unveiled plans to convert the ‘car-choked’ city centre into a ‘vibrant pedestrian boulevard’.
Victoria to streamline environmental approvals process
The Victorian Government has claimed that businesses and the broader community will benefit from a fairer and more predictable approval system following the release of EPA Victoria’s Approvals Review Final Report.
$110 million to fast-track Port of Hastings
The Victorian Government has announced a further $110 million in funding to progress the Port of Hastings development.
Climate report a 'wake-up call' says Combet
The opportunity to effectively counter climate change is fast slipping through out fingers, a new report published by the Climate Commission has found.
New Local Government Chief for NT
The Northern territory Government has announced Allan McGill has been appointed as the acting Chief Executive of the Department of Housing and the Department of Local Government for a six-month tenure.
Queensland calls for input on Indigenous Education Plan
The Queensland Government is calling for community input for the development of its Indigenous Education Plan.
Victoria approves South-East Water complex
The Victorian Government has announced it has approved the construction of a new $70 million office complex that will see a significant jobs boom in the area.
$15 million for WA literacy and numeracy fund
The Federal Government has announced that selected Western Australian schools will participate in the new Improving Literacy and Numeracy National Partnership (ILNNP).
Delays highlight need for reform says Hazzard
Constant delays in council approval times for new housing, renovations and commercial construction highlights the ‘urgent need for a new planning system in NSW’ State Minister for Planning Brad Hazzard has said.
Queensland anti-greentape measures come into effect
The Queensland Government’s Greentape Reduction Act has come into effect over this week, with the Government claiming that small businesses will start ‘saving thousands of dollars’.
Search is on for Fed Square extension
The Victorian Government has invited businesses to submit their proposals for the extension of Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square.
Victoria to get $37 million boost to mental health services
Victoria will receive an additional $37 million in funding over four years to deliver new initiatives under the Commonwealth-State National Partnership Agreement Supporting Mental Health Reform.
Wiluna Uranium project gets the nod
Western Australia is set to get its first uranium mine after the Federal Government granted environmental approval to the Wiluna uranium project.
$320 million for homelessness services
The Federal Government has announced a $320 million agreement with the states and territories which will ensure the continued provision of vital homelessness services.
Victoria announces 20 year rail plan
Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has released the state’s first detailed network development plan for Melbourne’s metropolitan rail system in over 40 years.