By Kim Powell Only 20 to 30 per cent of the costs of running public transport are recouped through fares, so given how little revenue it raises, would more people…
Category: Sector
Half of WA’s councils are financially unsustainable: report
By Jane Hammond in Perth Most councils in Western Australia are in dire financial straights with more than half found to be financially unsustainable by an independent study commissioned by…
Downer urges Australians to think big
By Jane Garcia in Sydney Just as the Socceroos proved they could join the ‘big league’ in playing in the World Cup, Australia should back itself when it comes to…
Health vital for progress in regions
By Kim Powell in Sydney Australia’s healthcare system is a product of a “bygone era” and in order to meet the challenges of an ageing population, a more integrated and…
Links to the past
By Jane Garcia You not only have to know the past to understand the present, but you should recognise its effect and potential when dealing with Aboriginal health, according to…
End of the party
By Kim Powell With significant increases in the number of Australians using ‘party drugs’, including ecstasy, amphetamines and cocaine, the NSW Health Minister John Hatzistergos unveiled the Amphetamines, Ecstasy and…
Victorian public sector’s bully blight
By Jane Garcia Bullying and harassment continue to be a major concern for the Victorian public service, according to a survey of nearly 14,000 public sector workers by the State…
Information management is everyone’s business
By Lisa Simmons Last year saw a spate of document security breaches and inadvertent leaks of sensitive information in Australia and globally that have left government departments reeling with thoughts…
Australia’s health spending prognosis
By Jane Garcia in Sydney More than 80 delegates attending the 8th Annual Health Conference held in Sydney in March heard about diverse aspects of health care from funding frameworks…
Concealed costs of casual workforce
By Jane Garcia Australia has experienced an increase in the number of workers employed on a casual or temporary basis, but employers should beware of the growing international research linking…