NT teachers score top pay rise

Teachers in the Northern Territory are set to become the highest paid in Australia.

23 September, 2024

New industrial relations chief for Queensland

Peter O’Neill has been appointed Queensland’s new industrial relations commissioner.

23 September, 2024

NSW Gov supports recommendations of gay hate-crime commission

The report found police investigations were hindered by “homophobia, transphobia and prejudice”.

23 September, 2024

AI reducing teachers’ admin burden

The app will be available to NSW teaching staff by the start of term four.

18 September, 2024

Early education and care for every child, says PC

Every child in Australia should have access to at least three days a week of high-quality learning.

18 September, 2024

New mental health chief for NSW

Jennifer Black brings to the role 30 years’ experience in policy development and service reform.

17 September, 2024

Qld cracks down on vape retailers

Australia’s harshest penalties have been passed by the Queensland government.

16 September, 2024

Ruddock bows out of public office

Former Coalition cabinet minister Philip Ruddock has been mayor of Hornsby Shire in NSW since 2017.

16 September, 2024

Australia’s longest-serving mayor on track for sixth term

Clover Moore said she was “delighted” at the result.

15 September, 2024

Draft bill targets fake news

The legislation also contains strengthened protections for freedom of speech.

15 September, 2024

NSW Gov seeks input on plastic waste

If legislated, the proposals will bring the state into line with other jurisdictions.

12 September, 2024

Public service shake-up as NT cabinet sworn in

Among the portfolios dropped: climate change and remote housing.

11 September, 2024

Queenslanders all aboard with 50-cent fares

There has been a marked increase in use across the network according to government statistics.

11 September, 2024

ALGA president bids farewell

Ms Scott – a Labor councillor for the City of Sydney – has been in the role for the past four years.

10 September, 2024