State Government News
Councillors and mayors across Queensland are set to receive a pay rise of up to 3 per cent.
Psychiatrists resign in pay fight
The NSW public health system is struggling as psychiatrists resign in droves.
Queensland heads for serious debt
Queensland’s financial outlook has taken a turn, with the latest Mid-Year Fiscal and Economic Review (MYFER) revealing state debt projections reaching $217.8 billion by 2028.
More jail for Queensland kids
There are serious concerns about the justice and effectiveness of Queensland's harsh new youth crime laws.
Sydney train issues continue
A standoff between the NSW Government and rail unions is heading to a tribunal.
Green space boost reviewed
New research says governments should prioritise urban green spaces for their proven benefits to mental and physical health.
Review urges new links
An independent education review has declared Tasmania must prioritise literacy and teacher wellbeing.
Federal funding for NT works
Remote communities in the Northern Territory are set to benefit from a $34.3 million investment to secure ...
Coal mine moves criticised
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has faced sharp criticism after approving extensions to three coal mines ...
GPs react to bulk drop
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has raised concerns over declining bulk billing rates.
Green link pushed through
The Australian government has approved the HumeLink energy project, against the wishes of some locals.
Booze laws reviewed
A review of NT’s alcohol policies shows a significant reduction in alcohol-related injury (ARI) hospitalisations in Central Australia.
Bin deal made with states
State and federal environment ministers have agreed on measures to harmonise recycling practices.
New rail strike looms
Rail workers across Sydney have voted in favour of escalating industrial action.
Agencies link for summer risks
Water agencies are working to safeguard the Menindee Lakes and lower Darling-Baaka as warmer weather increases risks to water quality, fish health, and supply.
Doubt thrown on NSW logging
The New South Wales native logging industry is facing a critical review of its future.
ACT to pay for discrimination
The ACT Government has been ordered to pay $265,000 in damages after a tribunal found it unlawfully discriminated against a former public servant over her “irrelevant” criminal history.
States ranked for business cred
The Business Council of Australia (BCA) has declared South Australia the best Australian state for doing business.
NT medics show low support
A survey conducted of NT paramedics union has found 88 per cent lack confidence in the leadership of St John Ambulance NT.