Industry News
A series of maps depicting the growing global action against global climate change has been published by the Federal Government.
New appointments to ABC and SBS boards
The Federal Government has announced three new appointments to the boards of the ABC and SBS.
Government unlocks second round of Filling the Research Gap funding
The Federal Government has announced the second round of competitive grants for the $201 million Filling the Research Gap program.
Australia Post and Qantas finalise swap deal
Qantas and Australia Post have announced they have finalised the swapping of their respective stakes in Australia Air Express and road freight company StarTrack.
Roper River mining to go ahead after agreement reached
Sherwin Iron and the Northern Land Council have announced they have reached an agreement on the terms under which Sherwin may mine the Roper River Iron Ore Project.
NSW releases State of the Public Service report
The New South Wales Public Service Commission (PSC) has released the main findings of the People Matter 2012 NSW Public Sector Employee Survey.
WA tables proposed IR reforms
The Western Australian Government has released a draft Bill for public comment to reform the Sate’s industrial relations system.
Pre-school compulsory in WA
Pre-primary schooling for all children in Western Australia will become compulsory from 2013 after the State Government passed legislation through both houses of Parliament.
Victoria releases groundwater framework
The Victorian Government has released a new framework for managing the State’s groundwater resources.
Report confirms Victoria's finances
The Victorian auditor General has handed down the final approval of the 2011-12 Annual Financial Report (AFR), confirming the $571 net operating result.
Tasmania launches Health Experts Group
The Tasmanian Government has announced the formation of an expert clinical group that will be responsible for driving reform and positive change in the State’s health system.
Tasmania reviews Climate Change Act
The Tasmanian Government has tabled part two of its Review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008, concluding that the State is on target to meet its emissions reduction target.
Smart Grid to be developed in Tasmania
The Tasmanian Government has welcomed the development of a Smart Grid for the State, with State Minister for Climate Change, Cassy O’Conner, saying it will assist in the delivery of an efficient, effective and clean way in delivering electricity using the latest information technologies available.
Commonwealth responds to floods inquiry
The Federal Government has tabled its formal response to the Final Report of the Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry before the Parliament.
Applications open for SA research fund
The South Australian Government has announced applications are now open for the Premiers Research and Industry Fund.
Queensland completes resources map
The Queensland Government has released aerial surveys recently completed in the Thompson and Galilee areas of southern and central Queensland.
Ballarat's smarts recognised on world stage
Ballarat has been recognised as one of the world’s smartest communities for a second time by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF).
New community consultation tool for Lower Hunter Water Plan
The New South Wales Government has launched a new website for the Hunter community to have their say on the development of the Lower Hunter Water Plan.
SALGA releases first climate change tool for councils
The South Australian Local Government Association (SALGA) has released a new report into the likely impact of climate change on local government infrastructure.
Queensland set to do away with waste levy
The Queensland Government has introduced legislation before State Parliament that seeks to remove the State’s waste levy.
Roads congress starts in Hobart
Hundreds of local government representatives have descended on Hobart for the start of the 2012 National Local Roads and Transport Congress, hosted by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA).