State Government News
South Australian Child Protection Minister Katrine Hildyard has ordered a review of her department's complaints process.
NSW curriculum updated
The NSW primary school curriculum will undergo a significant transformation in 2027.
Mixed review for youth scheme
An independent review has revealed mixed results for Queensland Youth Co-Responder Teams.
Earthquake concern lowers dam
Hunter Water has announced immediate measures to lower water levels in Grahamstown Dam.
Funding backs plastic work
New funding should see more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics diverted from South Australian landfills each year.
CFMEU reviews pledged
An independent MP wants a new watchdog to address the “toxic elements” within the CFMEU.
Cop crash coverup claimed
A senior NSW Police officer is involved in an alleged cover-up following a drunken car crash.
City told to explain itself
The Liverpool City Council has been given a week to justify why it should not be suspended.
EV discharge tested
Electric vehicles (EVs) can provide critical backup power to the grid during blackouts and emergencies.
SunCable plan progresses
Plans for the world's largest renewable energy precinct have been approved by the Northern Territory EPA.
Councils seek energy input
Local governments in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland are advocating for a more significant role in planning renewable energy projects.
Tram strike to slow services
Sydney commuters will endure significant peak hour disruptions this week as light rail workers strike over pay and conditions.
Treaty process continues
Victoria is on the brink of a historic milestone, poised to become the first Australian state to negotiate an Indigenous treaty.
Local links in Port Augusta plan
A new community partnership has been formed in the hope of creating a safer, stronger Port Augusta.
Labor to reject union money
The Australian Labor Party's national executive is reassessing its relationship with the troubled construction division of the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU).
River renaming floated
Sydney's Cooks River could be renamed “Goolay'yari”, meaning “place of pelican dreaming” in local Aboriginal languages.
Millions drive NT efforts
The Federal and Northern Territory governments have announced new investment in water security projects.
New greyhound inquiry outlined
An inquiry has been launched into Greyhound Racing NSW in response to animal welfare allegations.
Inquiry slams Sydney road
A parliamentary inquiry has condemned the traffic chaos caused by the $3.9 billion Rozelle interchange in NSW.
"Tough" approach increases crime
As Queensland gears up for its election, proposed policies addressing child offending have come under sharp criticism.
Racism missed on all levels
Governments have been accused of inadequately addressing racism, with many even avoiding the term altogether.