Decorated public servant appointed ACT Auditor-General
Ajay Sharma, a 20-year veteran of the ACT Audit Office, has been appointed as the territory's new Auditor-General for a seven-year term, commencing February 2025.
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Uber Eats driver convicted for attempted kiss
A former Uber Eats delivery driver has been convicted and fined $800 for attempting to kiss a customer at her front door in what the court called inappropriate conduct.
Sexual Violence Legal Service extended to 2028
A vital legal service for victim-survivors of sexual violence in the ACT has secured funding until 2028, addressing 'enormous and unmet' demand. Learn how this supports survivors.
ACT public service share falls to lowest since 2006
Canberra's proportion of federal public servants drops to 35% despite record workforce numbers. Discover how remote work reshapes APS distribution across Australia.
ACT Private Sector Stagnates as Government Spending Dominates
New analysis reveals Canberra's economy is in a per capita recession with private sector growth of just 0.5% while government spending masks underlying weakness. Read the full breakdown.
Canberrans cut alcohol, embrace healthier lifestyles
One in three Canberrans plan to reduce or quit drinking as new ACT government campaign provides practical support. Discover real stories of transformation.
Poll: ACT voters want climate protection in new laws
Exclusive polling reveals 80% of Canberrans want climate impacts considered in Albanese government's environment laws, with Labor risking voter backlash in marginal seats.
SA Government Announces $2.3B Education Reform
South Australia's government reveals a massive $2.3 billion education overhaul focusing on infrastructure, teacher training, and student support. Learn how this investment will transform learning outcomes across the state.
SA Only State Without Homelessness Peak Funding
South Australia becomes the sole state without government funding for its homelessness peak body, raising concerns about sector advocacy and support services during housing crisis.
$965m BOM Website Redesign Was Agency Open Secret
New Bureau of Meteorology boss reveals staggering $965 million website redesign cost was known internally. Read the shocking details about government spending.
$1.6M secured for dangerous Townsville intersection
Townsville Council secures $1.6 million federal funding to fix the dangerous Woolcock Street and Shaws Road intersection. Local representatives praised for successful advocacy.
ACT public housing mould crisis leaves tenants helpless
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.
20 Housing ACT jobs cut before Christmas
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
ACT youth detention staff underpaid 'systematically': union
ACT government staff at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre have accrued over 400 unpaid hours due to systemic underpayments, the CPSU reveals. Discover the full story.
Townsville Mayor Demands State Fund Road Upgrade
Townsville's new mayor Troy Thompson demands Queensland government fully fund $50 million road upgrade for Kings Road. Local residents frustrated by delays.
Scaled-back Tuggeranong ice rink project advances
Developers confirm Tuggeranong will host Canberra's new twin-sheet ice facility despite sustainability concerns. Project may reduce seating capacity as costs exceed $50 million.
Multi-million dollar plan to save SA's Regal Theatre
A multi-million dollar transformation is planned for SA's historic Regal Theatre, securing its future for its 100th birthday. This art deco treasure needs government support. See the vision.
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
Canberra hospital patients stuck waiting for aged care
ACT Health Minister criticises federal funding as 70 patients remain stranded in Canberra hospitals awaiting aged care placement. Health crisis deepens amid funding dispute.
ACT Uses AI to Accelerate Planning Approvals
The ACT government is implementing artificial intelligence to streamline development assessments and meet housing targets. Chief Minister Andrew Barr reveals plans for faster approvals.
CSIRO to slash 350 research jobs in funding crisis
Australia's national science agency CSIRO plans to cut 350 positions due to government funding shortfalls, sparking outrage from experts who warn it threatens the nation's research future.
Dametto Supports New Townsville Mayor in Council Shift
Katter's Australian Party Senator Dametto pledges collaboration with Townsville's new mayor, advocating for critical infrastructure projects and economic growth.
CSIRO slashes 350 jobs, threatening scientific future
Australia's CSIRO cuts 350 positions amid funding decline, risking groundbreaking research like Wi-Fi. Experts warn this threatens our national innovation capacity and economic future.
WA education protest: Heartbreaking letters to parliament
Western Australian parents and students deliver emotional letters to state parliament protesting the education funding crisis. Read their powerful stories and demands for change.
WA Hospital Funding Crisis Demands Urgent Reform
Western Australia's public hospitals face critical funding shortages due to flawed federal-state agreements. Experts demand immediate reform to protect healthcare services.
$50M Bruce Highway Safety Upgrade for Notorious Choke Point
The Australian government commits $50 million to upgrade the dangerous Bruce Highway section at Veales Road, improving safety for thousands of daily commuters.
ACT asbestos school closures spark parent anger
ACT parents express fury over government's handling of asbestos contamination in schools, citing confused messaging and unnecessary mass closures. Minister Yvette Berry under fire.
New ice rink sites proposed as Tuggeranong project stalls
Developers behind Canberra's delayed twin-sheet ice rink hit back at criticism and propose Commonwealth Park and Majura Park as alternative locations to Tuggeranong.
CSIRO confirms plans to slash up to 350 jobs
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 job cuts following 818 positions eliminated over past two years. Public sector union calls for government intervention.
ACT Schools Asbestos Shutdown: Timeline of Events
A detailed timeline of the ACT schools asbestos shutdown. Discover how the crisis unfolded, which schools are affected, and the ongoing testing and removal efforts.
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