Archived News for Professionals in State Government
A report on Australia’s National Redress Scheme has highlighted critical failures and inadequacies.
Google drives new links
Australia is laying digital pipelines to become the internet's new Indo-Pacific hub.
Violence inquiry drives change
Australia’s shameful crisis of violence against First Nations women demands immediate action.
Youth detention payout determined
A $75 million settlement has been approved by the Tasmanian Supreme Court to compensate 129 men who suffered abuse at the Ashley Youth Detention Centre (AYDC).
Heart health pressures pockets
Australia is spending over $1.2 billion a year to manage high blood pressure.
Rush to cut surcharge starts
The Federal Government is moving to scrap surcharges for payments to government agencies.
State power set to rise
The Victorian Government has revealed plans for a $370 million, state-owned renewable energy initiative.
Time off for army mayor
Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson has been suspended for 12 months on full pay, accused of lying about his military career.
Truth-telling to continue
Queensland’s Indigenous treaty body is defying the government’s plan to shut it down.
Exam leader leaves
The Victorian Government says it is addressing significant errors in the 2024 VCE exams.
Green needs assessed
Melbourne and Sydney are falling short of international benchmarks for urban tree canopy coverage.
NT health gap exposed
The Northern Territory faces a significant challenge in meeting its healthcare needs.
State deal brings back pay
Public servants in New South Wales are set to receive salary increases and back pay before the end of 2024.
Sydney strike to continue
Commuters are being urged to plan ahead as Sydney’s train network faces a shutdown.
WA startup boost sought
Economists say Western Australia’s startup sector risks falling behind without targeted investment and reforms.
MDBA praises local links
The MDBA says its First Nations partnerships are improving environmental outcomes.
Tasty tapwater ranked
Queensland’s Isaac Regional Council has been crowned Australia’s tap water champion for 2024.
Chair rejects brumby report
The chair of the New South Wales Upper House inquiry into aerial culling of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has condemned the final report as “completely unbalanced”.
Councils cut from big builds
The NSW Government is going around councils to tackle housing delays and supply issues.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.