Archived News for Professionals in State Government
The Queensland State Government has announced an ambitious $14.3 million project to provide long-term flood protection for Charleville, in the state's south.
The project will include major works including the diverting Bradley’s Gully tributary into the Warrego River upstream of the town and raising the existing levee bank along the Warrego River.
The Queensland Government will contribute $13.2 million and Murweh Shire Council will provide $1.1 million.
$8.4 million for Queensland's flood damaged waterways
The Queensland State Government has unveiled an $8.4 million spending package for Natural Resource Management (NRM) groups and local councils across the state to assist in the recovery of flood damaged waterways.
Wheatstone gets environmental approval
A liquefied natural gas project proposed by Chevron in Western Australia’s Pilbara region will go ahead after the Federal Government approved the projet under national environmental law.
SA keeps AAA rating
The South Australian State Government has welcomed the decision by rating agency Standard & Poor to maintain the state’s AAA credit rating.
WA resources sales records fall
The Western Australian State Government has recorded state resources sales value of $101.2 billion for the 2010-11 financial year.
WA demands more time to review OH&S reform
The Western Australian State Government has demanded more time to analyse the impacts of the new harmonised occupational health and safety regulations.
Tasmanian Independent Expert Group forest group named
The Federal and Tasmanian Governments have announced the formation of the new Independent Expert Group. The group will be responsible for verifying conservation values of native forests nominated under the Tasmanian Forests Intergovernmental Agreement and their compatibility with sustainable wood supply requirements for industry.
New Queensland floodplain mapping intiative underway
The largest floodplain mapping initiative in Queensland's history – built on the latest technology and supported by both new and historic data - is underway.
UN lauds South Australian waste management
The United Nations has lauded South Australia’s waste management systems, describing the state’s efforts as international best practice.
Paradise South mine boosted by state acknowledgement
The Queensland State Government has identified Legend International Holdings’ Paradise South mine as a Project of Regional Significance.
Preferred bidder nominated for Darwin's marine supply base
The Northern Territory has named the ShoreASCO Consortium as the preferred bidder to construct, own and operate Darwin’s Marine Supply Base. The base will service the logistical needs of the oil and gas sector.
NT Government rejects Daly River dam proposal
The Northern Territory Government has rejected calls by the Federal Opposition to dam the Daly Rive, with Territory Environment Minister Karl Hampton urging the Country Liberal Party to “respect the science and reject plans by the Federal Coalition to dam the Daly River”.
WA to review first-in first-served water policy
The Western Australian Government has announced it will examine the viability of its current water allocation policy in the face of growing demand from both industry and consumer groups.
WA signs new China deal
The Western Australian State Government has become the first non-national governmental body in Australia to sign a Memorandum of Understand with China after Premier Colin Barnett signed a co-operative trade and investment agreement.
Tasmania to review councillor numbers
The Tasmanian State Government has announced a review into the number of councillors in two southern councils.
National Water Commission releases water reform assessment
The National Water Commission has released its assessment of water reform progress in Australia, calling on governments to stay the distance on their reform commitments.
NT launches government support awareness campaign
The Northern Territory Government has launched the Supporting Territorians campaign aimed at increasing awareness of government support programs available to the populations.
SA Industrial Relations Commission votes for pay increase
The Industrial Relations Commission of South Australia has voted to increase the minimum wage in the state.
NSW offers to trade royalties scheme for compensation
The New South Wales State Government has pledged to drop its planned $944 million royalties hike if the Federal Government compensated the state for losses incurred with the planned Carbon Tax.
SA releases updated Strategic Plan
The South Australian Government has published a major update to the state’s Strategic Plan.