Justice Peter Underwood has been appointed as the state’s 27th Governor. He formerly served as Chief Justice and Lieutenant Governor. Chief Justice Underwood was appointed a judge of the Supreme…
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Helen Silver appointed Secretary of the Department of P&C
Helen Silver has been appointed Secretary of the Department of Premier and Cabinet effective from April. The former National Australia Bank Government Business, general manager, Ms Silver has served in…
WA model considered for national warning system
An early warning alert system developed by the WA Fire and Emergency Services Authority (FESA) will be considered for introduction nationally, according to Emergency Services Minister John Kobelke. The announcement…
Records technology to assist SA nurses
The South Australian Government has commissioned a new web-based information system to give nurses and midwives instant access to patient records. Developed by Sydney-based Emerging Systems, the technology will be…
NSW Government-owned buildings rate highly
By Staff Writer More than 80 per cent of NSW Government-owned offices rate 3 stars or above for energy efficiency, with 20 per cent rating the highest 5 stars, according…
ICAC finds corrupt conduct against RTA official
By Staff Writer NSW’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found an Roads and Traffic Authority, NSW (RTA) Registry Services manager engaged in corrupt conduct by unlawfully helping applicants to obtain…
Creating the future
By Staff Writer NSW Minister for Ageing, Kristina Keneally, and Member for Drummoyne, Angela D’Amore, have announced that the NSW Government will convene an event called Ageing 2030 to plan…
Behaviour change needed at level crossings: ARA
The Australian Rail Association (ARA) has responded to claims in the media from trucking industry representatives that technology could prevent Rail Level Crossing accidents, suggesting it overlooks the main problem…
Queensland centre to tackle skills shortages
A planned Centre for Excellence in Project Management aims to increase the number of skilled project managers available to Queensland's growing building and construction industry. A joint initiative between the…
NSW Government creates climate change departments
By Staff Writer NSW Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water, Phil Koperburg, today (May 1, 2007) announced the creation of two new government departments to focus on combating climate…