Tag: Public Sector
Govt red tape blamed for cheap housing group's demise
A developer is blaming a lack of support from the Tasmanian Government for the demise of the Government's affordable housing organisation.[MORE]
Lennon to pay some Government court costs
Kate Lennon must pay some of the State Government's court costs after losing her 'stashed cash' lawsuit.[MORE]
ACT public service under review
The ACT Government is again reviewing the Territory's public service.[MORE]
Collingwood Park families demand compensation for subsidence
Residents of Ipswich west of Brisbane whose homes are on top of an old mine say subsidence problems have caused them two-and-a-half years of hell.[MORE]
Former SA bureaucrat loses 'stashed cash' case
Former senior bureaucrat Kate Lennon has lost her case against the SA Government over the 'stashed cash' affair.[MORE]
Angry families walk out of mediation over subsidence
Ipswich families storm out of a mediation meeting with the State Government over subsidence issues in their Collingwood Park homes.[MORE]
Rural GP says workload contributed to retirement
A retiring central Queensland doctor says he would have considered staying in the job longer if he was given more support. [MORE]
Lucas defends deregistered foreign-born doctor
Queensland Health Minister Paul Lucas has described a foreign-trained GP, who has been deregistered, as a very good doctor.[MORE]
Work camp prisoners sent to high-security jail
Eight prisoners have been returned to a high-security jail while allegations of inappropriate behaviour at a north Queensland work camp are investigated. [MORE]
Wellington secures two new police officers
Wellington Shire Council's attempt to secure more police for the local station has been partially successful with two new probationary constables on their way.[MORE]
Bligh cops criticism over public transport plan
The Qld Government has come under fire from experts and the Opposition over its 20-year plan for a world-class public transport system.[MORE]
CMC to hold hearings on Gold Coast
Queensland Police Minister Neil Roberts has announced the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) will hold public hearings into alleged misconduct on the Gold Coast this month.[MORE]
Locust threat downgraded in central Qld
Biosecurity Queensland says large swarms of spur throated locust are no longer a threat central Queensland crops.[MORE]
Prison camp shut down over drug, porn claims
A Qld prison work camp has been shut down amid claims inmates were being allowed to take drugs, watch pornography and go on unsupervised shopping trips. [MORE]
Council wants assurance over rail promises
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council wants assurances from the Queensland Government that its 20-year public transport plan includes associated links for the region.[MORE]
Main Roads to investigate Cooroy to Noosa stretch
An increased number of accidents on the Cooroy to Noosa Road has prompted a review by the Queensland Department of Main Roads.[MORE]
Sprayers close to an agreement on locust control
Contract sprayers will have 48-hours to respond to reports of locusts on public land under an agreement likely to be finalised this week.[MORE]
Rural health alliance meets with independents
A National Rural Health Service Alliance says it has had a good hearing from key federal independent MPs. [MORE]
Doctor raises concerns over surgery maintenance
A Gilgandra doctor has raised concerns his surgery will not meet accreditation standards.[MORE]
Families raise health concerns at aged care centre
The management of a Toowoomba nursing home at the centre of a Department of Health and Ageing investigation has met with the families of residents last night. [MORE]
Regional nurses to play large part in industrial action
Public sector nurses in South Australia say regional centres will play a key role in their escalation of industrial action today.[MORE]
Roster changes needed for doctors: professor
The former head of Newcastle University's health faculty says rostering changes for doctors in public hospitals cannot come soon enough. [MORE]
SA nurses impose new work bans
Nurses in the public sector in South Australia have started industrial action over staffing.[MORE]
Mackay misses out of mental health funding
The Mackay Division of General Practice (MDGP) says the north Queensland region has again missed out on funding and resources to help people with mental health issues.[MORE]
Council considers public transport for Paget
The Mackay Regional Council says it is looking at introducing a bus service for workers in Paget.[MORE]
