Nearly 20% of staff at the Australian Office of Financial Management report witnessing corrupt conduct, a figure that has doubled since 2024. CEO Anna Hughes says she cannot explain the alarming survey results.
A Canberra resident criticises a UNSW report advocating 30km/h speed limits, demanding hard data on accident reduction. Plus, letters on gambling ads, defence procurement, and more.
First home buyers are dominating Western Australia's regional property markets, pushing median prices up by over 2.3% in a single quarter. Discover which towns are leading the surge.
Newcastle Jets coach Mark Milligan and former Socceroo Andrew Redmayne call for an end to division in Australian soccer, as a damning PFA report reveals player dissatisfaction. Read the full story.
CSIRO CEO Doug Hilton has declined to guarantee no further job losses beyond the 350 roles already slated for 2026, citing budget pressures and ageing infrastructure needs. Read the latest.
The Treasury Department will review $2.3 billion in unlawful payments to states for energy rebates. Secretary Jenny Wilkinson denies any code of conduct breaches. Full details from the Senate estimates hearing.
Readers praise Canberra's National Arboretum while Senate estimates scrutinise the War Memorial's Carlyon Prize 'debacle'. Letters also tackle climate policy, trust in government, and Ukraine funding.
Revelations of 'eye-watering' travel bills for public officials, including $20,000 trips to inspect hotel beds, expose a culture of entitlement as households struggle. Read the full investigation.
ASIC chair Joseph Longo tells Senate estimates the regulator cannot investigate all complaints, defending its 2021 response to concerns about Brindabella College's former owners. Read the full details.
Security concerns raised in Federal Parliament over a Sydney firm supplying drones to WA Police, as its CEO is identified as a member of a Beijing-linked United Front organisation. Read the full details.
Investigators reveal two aircraft were visible to each other before a tragic collision near The Oaks that claimed three lives. Read the latest findings from the ATSB interim report.
Independent Senator David Pocock condemns plans to slash staffed hours at Parliament House gym, arguing it harms staff wellbeing. Read the full story.
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.
The Albanese government's controversial freedom of information reforms are headed for a Senate defeat after the Coalition and Greens joined forces to oppose the bill. Read why critics call it a 'secrecy bill'.
The Albanese government has rejected crucial recommendations from a damning report on political patronage, choosing a weak framework over legislation to curb 'jobs for mates' culture. Read why trust in politicians remains so low.
A 51-year-old relief teacher in Adelaide has been charged with child sexual offences, prompting letters to parents from multiple schools. The man is on bail and due in court next year.
A bizarre hoax call in Grovedale sparked a major emergency response, wasting critical police and ambulance resources. Authorities are urging the public to report responsibly.
Reserve Bank Governor Michele Bullock appears before Senate estimates one week before the final cash rate decision. Defence, Veterans' Affairs, and Health officials also face questioning. Follow the key developments.
A new report reveals systemic 'jobs for mates' appointments in the Australian public service, sparking calls for urgent reform. Read the full investigation.
From a burqa stunt in the Senate to a cringe-worthy political courtship, columnist John Hanscombe reflects on the absurdity and fortune of Australian politics from afar. Have your say.
A new JLL report forecasts WA's economic lead over other states will narrow as resource demand moderates, but defence, critical minerals and a tight industrial market will drive commercial property. Read the full analysis.
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher claims public interest immunity, refusing a Senate order to release letters asking agencies to find savings. Critics blast government secrecy.
The Albanese government has finally published the Briggs report into public board appointments, which criticises 'patronage and nepotism'. Discover the findings and the government's new framework.
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.
A new report reveals Australians now prioritise digital access and convenience in healthcare. Discover the key trends reshaping service delivery across the nation.
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
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.
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.
Australians remain the world's biggest gambling losers as political inaction allows saturation advertising to target youth. Will Parliament finally act on the Murphy report recommendations?
Discover how Finland's connection to nature and cultural concept of sisu have made it the world's happiest country for eight consecutive years. Learn their secrets to contentment.