Archived News for Professionals in State Government - June, 2015
Australian scientists have completed Victoria’s first ever stocktake of blue carbon hot spots, revealing millions of tonnes of stored carbon, which is at risk of being returned to the atmosphere unless conserved.
Water audit backs ACT Alliance
Qualified approval has been granted to the ACT's enlarged Cotter Dam, the Murrumbidgee pipeline and spillway upgrade plans, despite auditors spotting foreseeable delays and a cost blowout.
Big power cut to hurt NSW workforce
Unions are warning of massive job cuts on the way in the New South Wales energy sector.
Big sell ahead for new Tas. health deal
The Tasmanian Government is preparing for a hard sell of its new health reforms.
Grandmas get heavy on gas
A progressive group of Alice Springs grannies have held a "knit-in" to protest against hydraulic fracturing in the Northern Territory.
Mr Fluffy lists to highlight scope of deadly legacy
Progress is being made to rid the ACT and News South Wales of the toxic legacy of Mr Fluffy insulation.
Underspend spotted in NSW early childhood
The New South Wales Government has been accused of underspending on early childhood education.
Agent Orange claims could be heard again
The WA Government has agreed to examine new information and reports of generational health problems from a government policy to use an Agent Orange-linked chemical in the Kimberley.
Councils hope NSW budget will flow well
Councils across New South Wales have welcomed additional funding, though there is some concern that the money will not go where it is really needed.
Lower tiers look for Federation/tax fix
The Federal Government has embarked on the review process ahead of Australian Federation reforms.
Public Sector Week brings opportunities and attention
Australia’s first Public Sector Week is underway, with over 80 events being conducted across Victoria to showcase the diverse and essential work of the Public Sector.
Croc hunt could help communities
Big game hunters could soon be bagging monster crocodiles as a way to help Aboriginal communities.
Dam plan to let approvals flow free
Tasmania’s Primary Industries Minister Jeremy Rockliff has unveiled new measures aimed at simplifying and streamlining approval processes for farm dams.
Research war on Tasmania's water woes
Claims of toxic contamination in Tasmania’s drinking water have kicked off an academic war of words.
Call for talk on Tas. Freight Scheme
Tasmanian businesses have been invited to share their views about the Tasmanian Freight Equalisation Scheme (TFES) as part of the Federal Government’s plans to expand the scheme.
QRC wants better deals on track
The Queensland Resources Council says the state government should embark on some “visionary” investment, and build more rail.
Ambo campaign highlights big ice risk
Paramedics across Australia say violent, paranoid and unpredictable ice users are creating a new level of danger at work.
Canberra's new lines get on green track
The ACT Government says stage one of Canberra's light rail network will be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy.
Debate on size of SA's cuts
The South Australian Opposition says the Government’s hospital reforms will see hundreds of frontline jobs cut.
Engineers slam state of NSW building
A report from the authorities at Engineers Australia says “the building system in New South Wales has broken down”.
Adviser would see Forestry in private hands
A ministerial adviser says Forestry Tasmania should be dismantled and all its assets sold off.