Category: State

By Staff Writer Western Australia faces an economic ‘diaster’ as the mining industry enters into a severe downturn, according to a leading economic forecaster. In his long term forecasts for…

By Staff Writer The innovative Test Drive the Arts program launched today by Arts Victoria is designed to make the arts more accessible to the public. Through the program, twenty six…

The NSW Government watchdog has criticised the public sector for lacking ethical standards. Photo: iStock. By Angela Dorizas The Deputy Ombudsman of New South Wales, Chris Wheeler, has called on…

Tourism Queensland has generated $80 million in publicity through its Best Job in the World Campaign. Photo: Tourism Queensland. By Angela Dorizas Tourism Queensland has received the final applications to the…

By Rob O’Brien State and local governments must look at alternative forms of settlement in the wake of the Victorian bushfires, according to KPMG consultant and demographer Bernard Salt.   Salt told…

By Angela Dorizas The Nothern Territory Government has introduced legislation that will make it illegal to ignore incidences of domestic violence, but the people responsible for rendering assistance are concerned that…

Queensland Minister for Main Roads and Local Government Warren Pitt said he will not stand in the next election. By Angela Dorizas Queensland Minister for Main Roads and Local Government…

By Staff Writer Media coverage of the Victorian bushfires could cause more harm to children, even if the weren’t directly affected by the disaster.   Associate Professor Brett McDermott, a…

By Staff Writer South Australian Premier Mike Rann has announced that the State Government is on track to become a world leader in renewable energy, thanks to the launch of…

By Staff Writer With the launch of a ‘world-first’ government website on public hospital activity, West Australians can now directly access information on bed availability and emergency department services. WA…