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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Veterans' Affairs ranked worst APS workplace
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.
WA Bushfire Warning: High-Risk Areas Revealed
West Australians are urged to prepare for an elevated bushfire risk this summer. Key regions face heightened threats due to dry conditions and increased fuel loads. Stay informed and have a bushfire plan ready.
Beeyp Road Bushfire Emergency: Leave Now Warning
Emergency warning issued for Aubin Grove and Banjup as uncontrolled bushfire threatens homes. Residents told to leave immediately if unprepared. Latest updates.
Two men, teen charged over Sydney shooting spree
Two men and a teenage boy face serious charges after police raids across Western Sydney uncovered alleged plans for a public shooting. Strike Force Lamm investigation continues.
Cairns Council Seeks $1.5M Security Grant After Vandalism
Cairns Regional Council applies for $1.5 million security funding as vandalism and theft costs escalate across community facilities. Learn about the impact.
ACT Storm Damage: 80+ Trees Down, Power Outages
Severe winds cause chaos across Canberra with over 80 fallen trees, structural damage and multiple power outages. SES volunteers respond to non-stop calls for assistance as conditions worsen.
Perth's hottest day in eight months hits 37C
Perth is set to sizzle with its hottest day in eight months, reaching 37C on Monday. Get the full forecast and essential heatwave safety tips to stay cool.
ACT public service share falls to lowest since 2006
Canberra's proportion of federal public servants drops to 35% despite record workforce numbers. Discover how remote work reshapes APS distribution across Australia.
Damaging Winds and Extreme Fire Danger Hit Canberra
Canberra faces damaging winds exceeding 90km/h and highest bushfire alerts in over two years. Parks closed, schools shut as emergency services warn residents to secure properties.
Cyclone Fina slams WA's Berkeley River Lodge
Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category 3 system, has directly hit the remote Berkeley River Lodge in the Kimberley. Destructive winds up to 279km/h threaten lives. Stay informed with the latest emergency updates.
Hunter bank's Black Friday scam warning for shoppers
NGM Group warns Australian shoppers about rising Black Friday scams. Learn how to protect yourself from fake stores and delivery scams during the holiday shopping season.
Cyclone Fina Hits Kimberley, Emergency Warning Issued
Category 3 Cyclone Fina has made landfall in the Kimberley, bringing destructive winds and torrential rain. Residents urged to shelter immediately as the emergency warning remains in effect.
20 Housing ACT jobs cut before Christmas
Twenty Housing ACT workers face unemployment just before Christmas as contracts end, despite Treasurer Chris Steel's assurance that Canberra's public service will continue growing.
School crossing guard safety complaints surge in Geelong
Geelong's school crossing supervisors filed 62 safety complaints in just 4 months, raising urgent concerns about student and worker protection. Read the investigation findings.
Australian family's holiday tragedy: toddler dies from jellyfish
A two-year-old boy died after a box jellyfish sting in Malaysia. His parents share their heartbreaking story to warn Australian tourists about marine dangers.
Security warning for MPs during Chinese leader's visit
Australian MPs and staff advised to disable Wi-Fi on devices during Chinese official Zhao Leji's Parliament visit. Security measures implemented amid cyber espionage concerns.
Cyclone Emergency Warning for WA Kimberley Coast
Category 4 Cyclone Fina triggers an immediate danger emergency warning for parts of the WA Kimberley coast. Residents told to shelter now.
Dangerous storms, heatwave hit Queensland
Queensland braces for a week of severe thunderstorms and extreme heatwave conditions, with giant hail and destructive winds forecast. Stay informed and take precautions.
Cyclone Fina: Emergency Warning for Northern WA
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, now a Category 4 system, is slamming into northern Western Australia. DFES issues an emergency warning for residents to take immediate shelter. Details inside.
Woman charged over Townsville bus driver assault
A 20-year-old Townsville woman faces court over alleged assault and robbery of a 73-year-old bus driver. Police praise driver's courage during terrifying ordeal.
Cyclone Fina shifts west, WA residents warned
Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category four system, is tracking west towards the Kimberley coast. Residents urged to prepare for destructive winds and secure property.
ACT public housing residents face repair delays
ACT public housing residents endure years of repair delays and deteriorating homes despite government contracts worth millions. Read their stories of struggle.
Cyclone Fina: Watch and Act for Kimberley
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category four system, is approaching WA's Kimberley coast. Residents urged to take immediate action and prepare to shelter from destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Cyclone Fina: Kimberley Watch and Act Warning Issued
Severe Tropical Cyclone Fina, a category four system, is approaching WA's Kimberley coast. Residents urged to take immediate action and prepare to shelter from destructive winds and heavy rainfall.
Retiree loses $50k in online motorhome scam
A Perth retiree's dream trip turns into a $50,000 nightmare after a sophisticated online scam. Experts warn shoppers to stay vigilant this festive season as losses soar.
Cyclone Fina Warning for Darwin: November 2024
Darwin residents urged to prepare as Tropical Cyclone Fina approaches. Emergency warnings issued with potential severe weather impacts expected across Northern Territory.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Newcastle Region
Newcastle and Hunter Region face severe thunderstorms with large hail, damaging winds and heavy rain. Stay updated with live weather alerts and safety information.
Cairns bus driver attacked at rest stop
A Cairns bus driver was violently assaulted while taking a break, prompting urgent calls for improved safety measures from the transport union.
Cyclone Fina Intensifies, Targets NT Coast
Tropical Cyclone Fina intensifies to a Category 2 system, threatening a coastal crossing near Cobourg Peninsula. Darwin residents are urged to prepare for damaging winds and flash flooding this weekend.
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