Suburbs in Canberra's north-west will lose rapid bus services for two years due to Commonwealth Avenue bridge works. Timetable changes start February 2026, with free Friday/Saturday evening travel offered.
Senior bureaucrats from Treasury and DFAT face senators on the last day of Senate estimates hearings. Key topics include ISIS brides, productivity, NDIS changes, and AI use in the APS.
Detailed testing has confirmed asbestos contamination in five colours of Kadink decorative sand, prompting school closures and a new ministerial declaration for safe removal. Learn the latest.
The ACT government has passed laws banning community appeals against public and community housing to accelerate construction. The four-year ban aims to deliver homes faster for vulnerable Canberrans.
Dapto and Gwynneville Public Schools have been nationally recognised for achieving above-average student progress in literacy and numeracy, defying socio-educational expectations. Discover their success strategies.
A new report reveals systemic 'jobs for mates' appointments in the Australian public service, sparking calls for urgent reform. Read the full investigation.
The Australian government's tepid response to a damning review into public sector appointments undermines public confidence. Read why stronger action is needed to restore integrity.
Officials from Home Affairs, Infrastructure and the APS Commission front Senate estimates. Follow live updates as Minister Gallagher faces questions on the delayed jobs-for-mates review.
ACT Labor outlines five key commitments for speaker candidates, preferring Greens' Andrew Braddock over Liberals' Jeremy Hanson. Key vote scheduled for Tuesday.
Senior ACT public servants will be legally required to demonstrate cultural capability and work to eliminate institutional racism under a new bill supported by the government.
The ACT will observe a public holiday on Monday, April 27, 2026, after Anzac Day falls on a Saturday. The administrative change ensures a long weekend while preserving the day's significance.
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
Canberra's Legislative Assembly faces a pivotal vote for Speaker as the Liberals nominate Jeremy Hanson. Will this political gamble pay off in the final sitting week of 2025?
New data reveals which Australian Public Service agencies have the most and least popular bosses. Discover the top performers and workplaces facing leadership challenges.
A year after Canberra's troubled switch to MyWay+, $8.9 million of passenger cash remains stranded in the old system. Discover the fallout from the 'significant failure' and what's being done.
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
Federal government spending on external consultants surged to $756 million last year, contradicting Labor's promise to build public service capability. Analysis reveals $135m increase.
Canberra public housing residents face dangerous living conditions as maintenance contractors claim funding has run out. Legal service reports alarming increase in repair neglect.
Australian Public Service staffing costs surge to over $18 billion amid wage hikes, forcing departments to find 5% savings. Minister denies job cuts but economists warn reductions are inevitable.
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.
New census reveals Veterans' Affairs is now the least recommended public service department by staff, while Treasury remains the favourite workplace. Discover the full rankings.
Treasury official Victoria Anderson returns to lead Agriculture Department after Adam Fennessy's terminated role. Appointment brings expertise in biosecurity and drought policy.
Perth's new $17.8 million Surf CAT bus service launches this weekend, offering free rides to Scarborough Beach with special surfboard racks. A game-changer for summer travel!
Cairns women gain improved access to breast cancer screening with new public service reducing wait times and private sector reliance. Early detection saves lives.
Australian Federal Police Association warns 5% budget cuts would hollow out critical roles in cybercrime and counter-terrorism, creating immediate security risks.
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.
New 2025 State of the Service report reveals Department of Home Affairs has highest bullying rates despite improvement. Discover which agencies are tackling workplace culture issues effectively.
Canberra's proportion of federal public servants drops to 35% despite record workforce numbers. Discover how remote work reshapes APS distribution across Australia.
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.