Archived News for Professionals in State Government
Australian emergency medicine workers are increasingly alarmed by climate change.
Money aimed at rural issues
Governments have committed $62 million to tackle critical water issues in remote communities.
AI trained for weather warnings
An AI chatbot could improve disaster response with personalised emergency information.
Councils call for crime plan
With a state election drawing near, Queensland’s peak local government body wants political parties to come up with a meaningful plan to tackle juvenile crime.
COVID hospital deaths tallied
Hundreds died from COVID-19 caught in NSW hospitals last year, data reveals.
Millions flow to first REZ
Queensland's first Renewable Energy Zone is moving ahead, with $25.8 million in investments.
CPSU outlines alleged theft
The Victorian Justice Department has been accused of widespread wage theft.
IBAC reveals drug trades
A corruption probe has found a Victorian mayor traded information for drugs.
Ombudsman "sham" exposed
Western Australia's Ombudsman created his own rules, and has now announced his own resignation.
Public tech review published
Australia’s governments face urgent demands to modernise ageing systems and tighten cybersecurity.
More talks for nurse fight
NSW nurses have secured interim pay rise as their union enters negotiations with the government.
New body for child safety
A new Commission is being created to protect Indigenous children's rights.
NT to lower criminal age
The Northern Territory will soon lower the age of criminal responsibility to 10.
Prison safety case launched
WorkSafe WA has initiated legal proceedings against the state's Department of Justice over allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at Bunbury Regional Prison.
WA to boost gas export
Western Australia’s gas export strategy is drawing concerns about rising household energy costs.
City convenience mapped
As some Australian cities aim for '15-minute' convenience, most suburbs remain far behind.
Police issues counted
Australia's police force is facing a significant crisis, with thousands of vacancies and high rates of sick leave contributing to operational challenges.
Tunnel costs defended
Victorian taxpayers are set to bear an additional $837 million in costs for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project, bringing the total budget to $13.48 billion.
Victorian victim emails leaked
Victims' emails have been exposed in a major privacy breach by Victoria’s crime tribunal.
Seqwater backs river work
Seqwater is investing millions to protect water quality on the Sunshine Coast.