Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Tear gassing payout ordered
The NT Supreme Court has awarded almost $1 million in damages to former Don Dale inmates for tear gassing.
Invasive data updated
Scientists worldwide have assessed the economic toll of biological invasions ...
Middle Arm review looms
The Senate is set to investigate the controversial Middle Arm precinct development in Darwin Harbour.
Murray change tabled
The Federal Government is introducing legislation to extend the critical Murray-Darling Basin Plan ...
Link deal to continue cable
A new agreement secures the Victoria/Tasmania Marinus Link undersea power cable project.
Power plan stays on surface
The NSW Government is moving forward with plans to construct overhead power lines across the state, rejecting calls to bury them underground.
WA deals with shortage
Western Australia, a resource-rich state, is grappling with a dwindling gas supply.
Councillor gifts slammed
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has unravelled a web of corruption involving three former Hurstville councillors.
ICAC cleared over delay
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has been exonerated of maladministration claims.
Views split on water plan
Questions are being asked about where the Federal Government will find 450 gigalitres (GL) of water...
Alinta seeks Eraring deal
Alinta Energy has proposed distributing electricity from the Eraring coal power station if the NSW government can extend its life.
Cochlear compo outlined
Hundreds of families will be offered compensation for issues with Cochlear hearing implants in South Australia.
Muja life extended
Western Australia's Muja coal-fired power station will remain operational for longer.
Crawford speaks on sector
Margaret Crawford, former NSW auditor-general, has called for improved bureaucratic accountability.