PM&C review finds burnout, urges hiring outside Canberra
An independent review reveals high burnout and turnover in the PM's department, urging it to recruit outside the Canberra bubble to fix critical gaps. Read the full findings.
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Neurodivergent Workplace Transformed by Simple Changes
Discover how a Canberra consulting firm's neuro-affirming culture, featuring protein snacks and fidget toys, drove its success and what the APS can learn. Read the full story.
Audit Calls for More Diversity Targets in ACT Public Service
A new audit recommends the ACT public service set more employment targets and introduce mandatory training to improve workforce diversity, particularly for First Nations and disabled staff.
Federal Departments Shift Canberra Offices in 2026-2028
A wave of federal department office relocations is planned for Canberra from 2026, involving Infrastructure, Tax, Defence and more. Discover the timelines and costs.
$80k Bureaucrat Payday for Hospital Audit Fuels Secrecy Calls
A top WA health official was paid $80,000 for a snap hospital audit, prompting calls to end government secrecy. Read why transparency advocates are demanding answers.
Young Aussies oppose optional Australia Day holiday
New polling reveals young Australians are most opposed to making the Australia Day public holiday optional for staff. Discover the data and the debate.
QPS officer suspended over alleged sexual assault
A Queensland Police Protective Service officer has been suspended and will face court following an alleged sexual assault in Townsville. Read the latest details.
Summernats organisers must pay for street clean-up
Canberra residents demand Summernats organisers pay for cleaning tyre rubber from streets after unofficial burnout pits. Read the full letters to the editor.
Cook Shire parks vandalised in burnout spree
Cook Shire Council is facing a hefty repair bill after vandals destroyed public ovals and parks in a series of deliberate burnouts. Community outrage grows as vital facilities are left unusable.
Summernats 38 kicks off in blistering Canberra heat
Summernats 38 revs into gear as Canberra swelters under a heatwave and total fire ban. Fans and cars battle the extreme temperatures at the iconic car festival.
Calls for Alcohol Education, Not Crackdown, in Cairns
Cairns community leaders argue for better alcohol education and support services instead of a public drunkenness crackdown. Learn why they say the current approach fails.
Police disperse Summernats burnout drivers in Braddon
ACT Police dispersed revellers performing illegal burnouts on Lonsdale Street ahead of the Summernats festival, which expects 130,000 visitors amid a severe heatwave.
Understanding Autistic Burnout: Signs and Support
Learn the critical difference between autistic burnout and meltdowns, what causes them, and practical strategies for support and recovery in Australia.
Townsville mayor almost collected by burnout hoon
Townsville Mayor Nick Dametto had a close call with a reckless driver performing burnouts on Flinders St. Police are investigating the dangerous incident. Read the full story.
Key issues in public toilet overhaul: soap and accessibility
As Newcastle reviews its public toilets, locals highlight the lack of soap and inadequate facilities for the ageing and disabled. Read why these basic amenities are a public health necessity.
Man charged after burnout crash in Townsville
A Townsville man faces court after allegedly crashing during burnouts. Police have seized his vehicle. Read the latest on the charges and police response.
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.
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.
Labor shelves definition behind $20.8bn APS 'shadow workforce' claim
The Albanese government has quietly abandoned its own definition of the public service's external workforce, which it previously used to accuse the Coalition of a $20.8bn 'shadow workforce'. Discover the new audit figures.
Myki Fare Hikes to Cost Commuters Extra $104 a Year
Victorian public transport fares will increase from 2026, with regular commuters facing up to $104 in extra annual costs. Learn the new Myki prices and the government's weekend travel relief.
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.
APS staffing reductions not ruled out by Gallagher
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher has not ruled out reductions in public service staffing as agencies are ordered to find savings. MYEFO shows a spike in separation costs.
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.
AI stops 400kg of drugs at Australian border
Australian authorities have seized over 400kg of illegal drugs using a custom AI model. The 2025 State of the Service report highlights AI's role in boosting public service innovation and capability.
One in five staff at debt agency report seeing corruption
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.
Public Service 2026: Budget, IR & Whistleblower Changes
A look ahead at the major themes facing the Australian Public Service in 2026, from fiscal constraints and flexible work to landmark whistleblower protections. Discover what the new year holds.
Military chiefs, bureaucrats declare lavish gifts and perks
Senior Australian public servants and military chiefs accepted thousands in gifts, including flight upgrades, sports tickets, and luxury items. Explore the full disclosure of perks declared on the official register.
DPS Secretary vows overhaul of troubled agency
Exclusive: DPS Secretary Jaala Hinchcliffe commits to fixing the department's culture of secrecy and bullying after a series of controversies. Read her plan for transparency.
Anxiety Aunt: Why I've Lost the Urge to Socialise
A reader in their early 50s asks Anxiety Aunt why they no longer feel like socialising. Get expert advice on social fatigue, burnout, and finding contentment at your own pace.
100 jobs for 'The Rock' twin servos revival near Newcastle
A major dual-service centre is set to rise on the Pacific Highway near Tea Gardens, creating 100 jobs and reviving the iconic 'Rock' site destroyed by fire in 2018. Read about the community's excitement and the project's strategic importance for freight.
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