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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ACT Jail Fails Rehabilitation Mission: Report
A damning review reveals Canberra's Alexander Maconochie Centre is failing its rehabilitative mission, with widespread boredom, drug access, and staff reporting toxic culture. Urgent reforms needed.
QRA to Investigate Cairns Council Over Audit
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority launches investigation into Cairns Regional Council's handling of cyclone recovery funds. Stay informed about the audit findings.
Storm Triggers Townsville Rail Signal Failure, Traffic Jam
Severe storm knocks out Queensland Rail signals in Townsville, causing major traffic backup and commuter delays. Learn how the disruption unfolded and response efforts.
Optus Suffers Another Major Network Outage
Thousands of Optus customers face service disruptions in latest network outage. Check your service status and see what compensation is available.
Cairns Council audit finds dodgy contracts, staff face action
Cairns Regional Council audit uncovers serious procurement breaches in contracts worth millions. CEO warns of disciplinary action as investigation continues.
Bali flight emergency return after engine failure
A Batik Air Boeing 737 MAX bound for Bali was forced into an emergency return to Melbourne after an engine failure. Passengers describe a 'weird' take-off. Full details on the incident.
Council audit reveals contractor paid triple former wage
Audit reveals Douglas Shire Council paid former employee triple their wage as contractor. Investigation uncovers serious procurement breaches and governance failures.
Thousands of WA Student Records Deleted
Massive data loss hits WA schools as thousands of student records deleted without backup. Education Department under fire for catastrophic IT failure.
NSW Premier orders Blakehurst High health audit
NSW Premier Chris Minns has ordered a full health audit of Blakehurst High School after teachers revealed a potential cancer cluster. Read the latest developments.
Townsville councillor fights false tender breach claims
Townsville councillor Suzy Batkovic refutes inaccurate reporting about council's tender regulation breach. Get the verified facts about this developing story.
Samsung Phone Fails Triple-0 Call, Person Dies
A person has died after an ageing Samsung phone failed to connect to Triple-0 on the TPG network. The incident prompts urgent warnings for users to update their devices and raises serious questions about Australia's emergency call system.
Perth's Boorloo Bridge closed after cable failure
A lighting cable crashed onto Perth's new $105m Boorloo Bridge, forcing immediate closure. No injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause. Read the latest.
Boorloo Bridge light strip falls, nearly hits cyclist
A Victoria Park footbridge closed after lighting fell just missing a cyclist. Main Roads WA investigating the incident that occurred less than a year after opening. Stay updated.
Russian AI Robot Falls Face-First During Moscow Debut
Russia's highly anticipated humanoid robot AIdol crashed face-first on stage during its debut in Moscow. Organisers blame calibration issues. Watch the viral moment.
Australia's $100M Proton Therapy Failure Exposed
Revealing Australia's decade-long proton beam therapy failure that forces sick children overseas for treatment. Discover why $100M taxpayer funds were wasted and what's next.
MP warns old Maitland Hospital could be sold off
Greens MP Amanda Cohn warns the old Maitland Hospital site may be sold to private developers through NSW's property audit. Community consultation begins soon.
Government House tree risk known before student injury
A new audit reveals a Government House eucalyptus was deemed a 'medium risk' years before a branch fell on a student. Discover the findings and the official response.
Supermarkets fail plastic sustainability for third year
National audit reveals no major Australian supermarket meets plastic sustainability standards. Shippers pay more to avoid plastic packaging. Discover the full investigation.
United 777 Engine Failure at Brisbane Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for San Francisco aborted takeoff at Brisbane Airport due to an engine fire. The incident occurred moments after Princess Anne's flight landed. No injuries reported.
Perth Lantern Festival Fails: No Lanterns For Pre-Paid Tickets
Thousands of Perth residents were left frustrated after the Water Lantern Festival ran out of pre-paid lanterns. Organisers promise refunds amid ACCC scrutiny and social media outrage.
Housing Authority's Annual Audit Failure Continues
Western Australia's Housing Authority faces scrutiny as it fails yet another financial audit, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the state's public housing system.
Ex-Mayor's Townsville Council Audit Faces Legal Hurdles
Ex-mayor Jenny Hill's push for a comprehensive audit of Townsville Council operations encounters significant legal and procedural obstacles that could derail the investigation.
MP Not Invited to Optus Triple-Zero Inquiry
Exclusive revelation that Anika Wells was not invited to participate in the critical Optus triple-zero failure investigation, raising questions about political transparency and accountability.
Vandals Cause Major Optus Network Outage in Hunter
Thousands of Optus customers across the Hunter region were left stranded after deliberate cable damage caused major network outages. The telecommunications giant confirms malicious vandalism is to blame for the service disruption.
Optus Outage Cuts Hunter Residents Off From Triple Zero
Critical telecommunications failure leaves Hunter region residents unable to access emergency services as Optus confirms widespread network outage affecting triple zero calls.
Optus outage may have cut emergency service access
A major Optus network failure across the Hunter region has potentially severed access to emergency services, with thousands of customers unable to make Triple Zero calls during the critical outage.
MyWay Card System Fails Canberra Commuters
The controversial launch of Canberra's new MyWay transport card system has left commuters facing widespread failures, with buses not accepting payments and passengers unable to tap on across the territory.
Australia's Climate Plan B If Global Talks Fail
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
MyWay System Failure: ACT Transport Minister Apologises
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel has publicly apologised after Canberra's MyWay smartcard system experienced a major failure, leaving commuters stranded and frustrated across the capital.
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