State Government News
Public servants in New South Wales are set to receive salary increases and back pay before the end of 2024.
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.
Experts reject green hub
A colossal wind and solar energy hub planned for the Nullarbor Plain has triggered backlash from scientists.
UNSW to study grid links
New funding could see smarter grid integration for rooftop solar and batteries.
Falling costs rise
Falls are Australia’s leading cause of injury-related hospitalisations and deaths.
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.
Exam peek on blank pages
Thousands of VCE students have inadvertently received a sneak peek at their final exams.
Planning change slammed
Tasmania’s proposed planning reform could bypass council assessment, mayors warn.
Premier's old work probed
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s former training company appears to have claimed government funds for instruction hours that were never provided.
CCC exposes WA misuse
WA Labor’s electioneering, funded by taxpayers, has drawn fire from the state’s corruption watchdog.
Territory lands listed
Watarrka National Park in the Northern Territory has been placed on the National Heritage List.
Water buyback bids open
The Federal Government says its voluntary water purchase tender has attracted over 1,000 responses from landholders ...
AI to eye bushfires
Authorities are exploring the use of AI for early bushfire detection in Victoria.
Five year focus for NSW
SafeWork NSW has issued a five-year plan to protect employees both physically and mentally.