State Government News
A severe shortage of early childhood educators is pushing Australia’s care sector to the brink.
First Nations trade celebrated
A new report shows the growing international success of First Nations trade and tourism businesses.
Community solutions backed
Over $10 million is being provided for grassroots programs to support Australia's most vulnerable communities.
Survey shows injecting acceptance
A majority of Australians now support supervised injecting facilities, according to new research.
Liverpool issues probed
NSW’s Liverpool City Council is set to be suspended after courts confirmed the council's alleged dysfunction warranted intervention.
Local rules for state buys
NSW is shaking up its $42 billion procurement system, demanding agencies prioritise local businesses or explain why not.
Dam closed after PFAS test
A NSW dam has been shut down after PFAS chemicals were found in its water.
Firms slammed over WA issues
The WA Premier has criticised some of the state’s major energy suppliers.
Remote turnover assessed
Experts have reviewed the extreme staff turnover in remote health services.
Police unfit for mental response
The New South Wales police commissioner wants to keep officers away from mental health incidents.
Brereton reflects on NACC year
The NACC commissioner has reflected on the watchdog’s first year, while others criticise its direction so far.
Questions asked of outgoing government
Before being rolled in an election over the weekend, the former NT Government had been facing serious calls for an investigation of its water plan approvals.
State split re-jigged
State and territory taxpayers could soon fund a larger share of major infrastructure projects.