State Government News
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.
High tech social homes coming
The NSW Government has commenced construction on the state’s first 3D-printed social housing project.
Teen plan advancing
Legislation to ban social media access for those under 16 is expected to pass Parliament soon.
Prison issues aired
WA’s Hakea Prison is strained by overcrowding and poor conditions, and official inspector’s report says.
"Disturbing" claims aim at Parliament
Parliament House is still an unsafe workplace, a new report reveals.
MH system issues reported
A new report suggests Australia’s mental health care system is stretched beyond its limits.
Nursing pay gap noted
Despite comprising nearly 90 per cent of Australia's nursing workforce, new stats show female nurses face a persistent and widening pay gap.
Truth to be silenced in QLD
Queensland is facing backlash as its Truth-Telling Inquiry grinds to a halt.
NACC defends year's work
The corruption watchdog says its integrity work is messy, controversial, and only just beginning.
Queensland drops hydro options
Queensland’s new LNP government has dumped a major hydro project, report findings notwithstanding.
Water price rise proposed
Sydney Water is looking to fund upgrades to ageing infrastructure and services for new housing developments.
Space industry shifting
Governments are greenlighting rocket projects despite environmental outcry and defence cuts.
Queensland shifts for new crew
Queensland has ditched some high-ranking public servants as part of its cabinet overhaul.
Mpox rise spreads concern
With mpox cases on the rise across Victoria, health officials are urging eligible residents to get vaccinated.
Climate report backs concern
Australia’s climate is warming fast, bringing harsher fires, hotter seas, and shifting rainfall extremes.