Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Vaccination slide continues
Childhood vaccination rates in Australia have declined for a third consecutive year.
AI seen as schooling boost
Researchers say the careful integration of AI tools into education could enhance, rather than replace, human learning.
AI approvals questioned
The Tasmanian government’s AI use in economic planning is sparking controversy.
Building body failure detailed
Victoria’s building watchdog, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA), has failed consumers.
NSW fees probed
A review has been launched after NSW overcharged millions in merchant fees - despite knowing it was illegal.
NHMRC opens PFAS talks
Draft guidelines for the presence of PFAS in drinking water have been released.
Court set for WA deaths
WorkSafe WA has begun legal proceedings against three mining firms following two worker fatalities ...
Flood coverage probed
Australia’s flood insurance sector has failed to protect policyholders, a new inquiry reveals.
Green tests backed in NSW
Australia’s electrification drive is set for a major test in New South Wales.
Housing upgrades announced
Energy upgrades are cutting power bills for over 1,000 NSW social housing tenants.
Labor continues ACT streak
Labor has secured its seventh consecutive victory in the ACT election, maintaining its stronghold.
Macdonald appeals mine charge
Former NSW Labor Minister Ian Macdonald is appealing his 14-year prison sentence for corruption.
Rural moves reported
A new report details successes and challenges for Australia’s rural health commission.
Tas. watchdog cries poor
Tasmania’s Integrity Commission says it is under-funded, under-staffed, and overdue for reform.
Turbines charge Vic. system
The largest wind farm in the Southern Hemisphere, located in Victoria, has started supplying electricity to the state’s power grid.
Victoria outlines housing hubs
The Victorian Government has announced a new plan to boost housing development near public transport hubs in Melbourne’s inner suburbs.
Antarctic efforts backed
Tasmania's role as an Antarctic gateway may be secure, but newly-funded wharf upgrades come with strings attached.
Big ship spend detailed
Australia’s latest defence plan promises billions in spending and thousands of jobs.