Category : Public Service


City police station evacuated over hazmat incident

A Canberra city police station was evacuated and a street closed after a refrigerant alarm sparked a major emergency services response. ACT Fire & Rescue's hazmat team investigated the potential leak.

More than a dozen arrested in Canberra on NYE

ACT Police made more than a dozen arrests for assaults and dangerous driving during New Year's Eve celebrations. A 19-year-old was caught driving at 198km/h. Read the full report.

Police hunt man over lewd act on Sydney bus

NSW Police release image of a man wanted for questioning over an alleged lewd act on a bus travelling from Westmead to Rouse Hill. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.

Defence public servants lodge record psych claims

Civilian staff at the Department of Defence have lodged a record number of workers' compensation claims, with over half linked to psychological stress. Read the full analysis of the APS mental health crisis.

Christmas Eve standoff in Canberra ends with arrest

A quiet Whitlam street descended into chaos on Christmas Eve as tactical police arrested a 39-year-old man. Residents were told to stay inside during the tense two-hour operation. Read the full story.

Govt invests $225M in AI for public service

The federal government commits $225 million over four years to boost its internal AI, GovAI, and launch a secure AI assistant. Experts welcome the move but caution on measuring real impact.

APS agencies miss targets to reduce outsourcing

New data reveals more than a third of Australian Public Service agencies failed to meet targets for bringing core work in-house, despite overall savings exceeding $542 million. Discover which departments struggled and which excelled.

Govt targets $7.9bn workers' comp cost surge

The Albanese government is investigating a surge in psychological injury claims among public servants, driving a workers' compensation bill to $7.9bn this year. Read the full analysis.

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