Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Western Power has issued defect notices to hundreds of households in Western Australia, prompting the costly replacement of private power poles.
SA Health data breached
SA Health patients have been affected by a data breach on a third-party platform.
Stability raised at health site
A joint investment in Albury Base Hospital's redevelopment has raised concerns about site stability.
WA backs off pumped plan
The WA Government has decided against using pumped hydro as a replacement for the state's closing coal-fired power plants by 2030, citing feasibility issues.
Police to post sanction data
South Australia Police will publish details of officer sanctions online.
Sharing deal stalls
Reports say digital credential sharing between Services Australia and Service NSW has paused.
State spending slows
Experts say planned infrastructure spending has dropped by nearly $12 billion in real terms this year.
Bryn Estyn gets going
The opening of a major facility is being touted as “a new chapter in Tasmania's water future”.
Food waste fines for ACT
The ACT Government has a new circular economy strategy that will target food waste reduction.
MDBA backs sampling
Citizen scientists are being called to swap their backyards for a local waterway.
SA uni merger moves
South Australia's two largest universities, the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, are set to merge.
Inter-state hospital planned
The NSW and Victorian Governments have unveiled the $558 million Albury Wodonga regional hospital master plan.
Language grants to save speech
The Queensland Government has a new strategy to preserve Indigenous languages.
NSW takes wiring loan
New South Wales has become the first recipient of a loan from the Australian government's $20 billion Rewiring the Nation fund.
Snowy issues probed
A sinkhole, toxic gas release, and massive cost overrun have disrupted the Snowy 2.0 project.
Statue review suggested
The City of Sydney's first-ever Aboriginal councillor, Yvonne Weldon, is pushing for a review of colonial statues in the city.
Freedom bill proposed
Journalist Peter Greste, an advocate for press freedom, says legal actions against public sector whistleblowers could harm integrity.