Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Carbon emissions within the City of Adelaide have reduced by 7.7 per cent in the four years ending in 2010, a recent study has found.
The study conducted by the Adelaide City Council, compared the city’s carbon emissions in 2006 and 2010 in an effort to measure the effectiveness of initiatives to reduce the city’s emissions.
Lord Mayor Stephen Yarwood said the reduction was a significant achievement and congratulated the City community and State Government on their commitment to a low carbon future for Adelaide.
NSW Senate publishes inquiry into CSG
The New South Wales Senate’s General Purpose Standing Committee No. 5 has published a report into the environmental, economic and social impacts of coal seam gas (CSG) mining in NSW, delivering 35 recommendations for Government action.
Smoking in cars with children now illegal in ACT
ACT Chief Minister and Minister for Health Katy Gallagher MLA welcomed the start of the ban on smoking in cars with children under the age of 16.
Victoria announces health budget
The Victorian Government has outlined $13.68 billion for health spending in the Victorian 2012-13 State Budget, marking a $618 million increase over the last year.
Victoria delivers budget
Due to external economic shocks, Victoria's revenue forecasts over the next four years will be $8.3 billion lower than was forecast in late 2010. This is a bigger financial hit than that which occurred during the 2008 global financial crisis.
Canberra to start e-waste recycling service
Canberra is set to roll out the country’s first free e-waste recycling service, allowing residents to dispose of their unwanted televisions and computers under a national scheme.
Funding announced for WA wave plant
The Federal Government has announced $10 million in funding for Western Australia’s Carnegie Wave Energy’s Perth Wave Energy Project on Garden Island near Fremantle.
Mindarie mineral mining resumes
The South Australian Government has announced that mining of mineral sands is set to resume at Mindarie in South Australia’s Murray Mallee.
Broad Construction wins Riverside redevelopment contract
The Western Australian Government has announced it has awarded the $22 million contract for road and infrastructure works at Perth’s Riverside project to Broad Construction.
NSW outlines transport blitz
The New South Wales Government has announced a $100 million blitz of the state’s public transport, with an aim to improve services and undertake much-needed upgrades.
NSW projects target hospitalisation and homelessness
As part of a new National Partnership Agreement (NP) on Mental Health, the Labor Government will provide the NSW Government with $57.6 million over 5 years for three new projects that will improve the care and support provided to people living with severe mental illness.
Under the NP, NSW is receiving the largest share of funding of all states and territories.
The following projects will receive Commonwealth funding:
Perth redevelopment starts
Work on Perth’s $440 million redevelopment has commenced after Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett attended a groundbreaking ceremony.
SA Reaches marine parks agreement
The South Australian Government has announced an agreement as been reached with the conservation, recreational and commercial fishing sectors on the future zoning approach for South Australia’s marine parks.
SA uranium deal inches closer
The development of South Australia’s next major uranium mining development has inched closer after the signing of a 10-year least for the Four Mile site.
Victoria backs waste-to-energy pilot
The Victorian Government has confirmed $4.5 million in funding for a biomass plant that will convert organic waste into electricity.
Federal Government announces NSW mental health boost
The Federal Government has announced it will provide the NSW Government with $57.6 million over five years for three new projects to improve the care and support provided to those living with severe mental illnesses.
Federal Government announces school independence scheme
The Federal Government has announced the first phase of the Empowering Local Schools initiative that will allow public schools to join together to form ‘confederations’ to allow greater integrated decision-making and community engagement.
Government releases GST distribution review interim report
The first interim report of the independent GST Distribution Review has been published.
NSW on the hunt for senior IT manager
The New South Wales Government has announced it is currently searching for a Head of NSW State Government Senior IT Manager.
Victoria announces $1.2 billion infrastructure project
The Victorian government has announced a $1.2 billion re-development of the Port of Melbourne and will see the construction of a new container terminal at Webb Dock and further infrastructure upgrades as Swanson Dock to increase capacity.
Bruce Highway upgrade second stage begins
The Federal Government has announced preparations are underway to start work on the second and final stage of the reconstructing and upgrading of the Bruce Highway through Wide Bay township of Tiaro.