Parliamentary inquiry into DPS email transfer
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
Geelong families confront $500+ cleanup costs after toxic kinetic sand discovery. Learn about the contamination risks and consumer rights in this ongoing product safety crisis.
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie's office rediscovers a missing coffee machine eight months after reporting it lost. The mystery of the misplaced Breville Nespresso is finally solved.
Shoppers in NSW and QLD urged to return Gotzinger sliced deli meats due to listeria contamination fears. Severe illness risk for vulnerable groups. Return for a full refund.
The City of Stirling is pushing ahead with a two-year extension for its Beam e-scooter hire scheme, citing strong safety data and effective geofencing controls ahead of a state parliamentary inquiry's findings.
Food Standards Australia warns consumers to return Gotzinger sliced deli meats due to listeria contamination. Products sold in NSW and QLD. Full refund available.
A popular children's toy sold at Kmart and Target has been recalled due to loose screws posing a serious choking hazard. Here's what parents need to do.
Australian politicians reported losing $16,000 worth of cameras and other unusual items from their offices. Discover what went missing and the taxpayer cost.
LNP launches parliamentary attack on Katter's Australian Party candidate over previous Labor connections. Political tensions rise ahead of Queensland election.
ACT Education Minister announces additional Canberra schools reopening Thursday after asbestos-contaminated sand removal. Get the latest updates and full school status list.
Asbestos contamination in coloured sand keeps 11 ACT public schools closed. Licensed removalists work around the clock as reopening timeline remains uncertain. Full details.
Western Australia's Parliament will take a relaxed approach in 2026 with just 19 sitting weeks scheduled. Speaker Jessica Page confirms the lighter parliamentary calendar.
Education Minister Yvette Berry updates Canberra school closures as asbestos removal continues. Get the latest list of open and closed schools for Wednesday, November 19.
A cancer specialist reassures parents about the asbestos risk in recalled coloured sand. Learn the facts about exposure and safe disposal steps to protect your family.
Mass ACT school closures over asbestos-tainted sand create parent chaos. Why did Canberra act alone when other states kept schools open? Full analysis inside.
The Finance Department opposes giving politicians veto power over $2M+ consultancy contracts, warning it risks ministerial influence. Read the latest on government spending reforms.
More than 65 ACT public schools forced to close after new asbestos discovery in Kmart sand products. Education officials scramble to conduct safety inspections.
ACCC expands asbestos recall for kids' sand products from Kmart and Target. Health risk deemed low, but consumers urged to bag and safely store items. Full details.
Kmart has urgently recalled its magic sand products after potential asbestos traces were found. Parents and schools are urged to stop use immediately. Learn how to safely dispose of the items.
Multiple ACT schools and a Brisbane school close after asbestos is found in children's coloured sand. Health experts explain the low but present risks and provide safe disposal guidelines.
Nationwide alert as asbestos-contaminated coloured sand sparks school and childcare closures. Learn which products are affected and the safety steps to take.
Popular Bondi Sands sunscreen recalled from Coles, Chemist Warehouse due to texture & separation issues. Check your batch numbers for a full refund.
WA Labor MPs pressure Perth Lord Mayor over unauthorised flyer promoting $217 million Burswood project amid parliamentary inquiry investigation.
Popular children's coloured sand recalled after asbestos detection. Stop use immediately and follow safety steps for disposal. Full recall details inside.
The architect behind Sarah Game's anti-abortion bill is running a social media fundraising game during today's parliamentary debate. Discover how this controversial tactic is sparking reactions.
Western Australia's government, opposition and crossbench agree to extended parliamentary sitting hours to ensure critical legislation passes through the Upper House before winter break.
The Wiggles recall over 3,100 Emma Bows due to missing button battery warnings. Learn about the dangers and the group's safety pledge. Stay informed.
Major beauty recall rocks NSW as nine skincare products containing illegal plastic microbeads are urgently removed from sale. Health authorities issue warning about banned ingredients.
Popular craft brewer Little Creatures has issued an urgent nationwide recall for specific beer batches sold at major retailers due to potential contamination risks.
A massive $315,000 retirement payment to a former Department of Parliamentary Services official remains unpaid despite mounting pressure and an ongoing probe into controversial separation packages.