SA scientists crack clean water innovation News It offers a promising possibility for the challenge of accessible fresh drinking water in densely populated and vulnerable communities. …
Building sites on notice as NSW govt announces ‘inspection blitz’ Monday April 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The NSW EPA and Department of Planning, Industry and Environment will be undertaking building site inspections across Sydney and the Hunter Coast next month.
Premium Insights and analysis Eight years into a federal policy vacuum, COVID-19 only accelerated a state-federal energy divide Monday April 19, 2021 By Chris Woods Editors' Picks COVID-19's impact on climate policies only accelerated a shift towards states and territories going it alone on renewables. Most of them were already leaps and…
NSW government appoints new ombud Friday April 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins New South Wales Senior New South Wales public servant Paul Miller has been appointed as the state’s next ombud, replacing Michael Barnes.
Australia’s solidarity for Cambodia as capital goes into lockdown Friday April 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia’s Ambassador to Cambodia, Pablo King, has shared a video message on Twitter to wish people a COVID-safe Khmer New Year as its major city…
ABF hits back at ‘misleading’ reports on international arrivals Friday April 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The ABF says more than 80% of arrivals required to quarantine within the hotel quarantine caps are Australian citizens, permanent residents or their immediate family.
Inquiry asks for National Suicide Prevention Adviser’s final report to avoid ‘duplication’ of research efforts Friday April 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The committee noted that key documents for undertaking the inquiry (as directed in its terms of reference) have as yet not been made available to…
Anti-corruption boss and Gold Coast mayor face-off over Logan Council drama Friday April 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins News The head of Queensland’s corruption watchdog has hit back at Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate, after Tate accused the Corruption and Crime Commission of 'peeing…
Former public servant to front Tasmanian court over child sex abuse charges Friday April 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade News The public servant, who was stood down from his government job and charged by Tasmania Police in October last year. The man’s specific charges and…
Report highlights ways governments can support health sector to reach net zero emissions Friday April 16, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Energy & Environment The report notes Australia’s healthcare per capita greenhouse gas emissions are the third highest out of 68 countries.
Premium Insights and analysis There’s 101 reasons why it’s not okay to slut-shame a dance squadron Friday April 16, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence What the fuss about the 101 Doll Squadron dancehall performers who appeared at the commissioning of an Australian naval ship can teach us about problematic…
Was Christine Holgate a casualty of workplace system failure? Friday April 16, 2021 By Michael Plowright Editors' Picks Could Christine Holgate's horrendous bullying experience been prevented? And if so, how?…
Encrypted messages are ‘grey area’ in record-keeping requirements, David Fricker says Thursday April 15, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Communications & Technology The National Archives of Australia has sought legal advice on the “pressing issue” of public servants using encrypted messaging platforms to conduct official business.
Morrison to hold private meeting with Brittany Higgins Thursday April 15, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said he will meet privately with former ministerial staffer Brittany Higgins, two months after she alleged that she was raped…
Critical warning over Microsoft compromised-email risk Thursday April 15, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal The Australian Cyber Security Centre urgently advises local organisations to patch new vulnerabilities discovered in the Microsoft Exchange systems.
