Melbourne home invasion: Mother, children ambushed
A Melbourne mother and her three children were ambushed by an armed intruder in a terrifying home invasion police say was a case of mistaken identity. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.
Category : Public Service
Department spends $300k on office plants
Exclusive: DFAT spent over $300,000 maintaining office gardens while Labor cuts $6.4bn from public service. Read the shocking details about taxpayer-funded greenery.
Finance opposes parliamentary consultancy oversight
The Finance Department opposes giving politicians veto power over $2M+ consultancy contracts, warning it risks ministerial influence. Read the latest on government spending reforms.
APS trust gap persists despite $13M training spend
Australian Public Service staff rate immediate supervisors higher than senior executives despite $13M leadership training investment. Discover the trust gap details and government response.
Officer injured as stolen car T-bones police vehicle
A senior constable was hospitalised after a stolen Ford Everest T-boned an unmarked police car on the Gold Coast. Two suspects fled and stole another vehicle. Police continue their hunt.
Man arrested after four-hour axe siege in South Nowra
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody following a tense four-hour siege on the NSW South Coast where he allegedly held three people hostage while armed with an axe.
AFP seeks woman over $4000 Sydney Airport theft
Australian Federal Police seek a Canberra-bound woman to assist inquiries into the theft of $4000 worth of designer goods from Sydney Airport. Contact Airport Watch with information.
Canberra law firm fire-bombed in suspicious attack
Police are investigating a suspicious fire-bombing at a Canberra family law firm. Witnesses urged to contact Crime Stoppers as investigation continues.
New AI rules for government contractors announced
Federal government requires contractors to disclose AI use in public service work. New plan includes AI chatbot, training and accountability measures to harness technology safely.
Two charged over violent Cairns carjacking
Two men face court over violent carjacking in Cairns CBD. Police allege victims were threatened with a knife during the daylight robbery. Read the latest details.
Govt AI Chatbot for All Public Servants by 2026
The Australian government will provide all public servants with secure AI chatbot access within 12 months under its new AI plan, aiming to boost productivity and innovation.
Government House tree risk known before student injury
A new audit reveals a Government House eucalyptus was deemed a 'medium risk' years before a branch fell on a student. Discover the findings and the official response.
Cafe owner denies new child abuse charges in Canberra
Dhiren Patel, co-owner of a Canberra cafe, faces new child abuse charges involving a second teenage employee. The accused denies all allegations as case moves to Supreme Court.
Man charged over Welshpool road rage assault
A 31-year-old man faces multiple charges after a violent road rage incident on a Perth highway off-ramp. Witnesses urged to contact Crime Stoppers as investigation continues.
Ex-QLD Police Union Chief Ian Leavers Dies
Queensland's first Cross-Border Commissioner and former police union leader Ian Leavers has been found dead in his Brisbane home. Police confirm the death is non-suspicious.
Department staff feel less overwhelmed by work
Staff at the Department of Infrastructure report feeling less overwhelmed by workloads, census results show. Discover the key findings and what the secretary says about the results.
Foster teens homeless due to no rental history
ACT youth face homelessness after aging out of foster care as Housing ACT rejects applications lacking rental history. A new report reveals alarming consequences.
Prison security review after guards bashed at Cessnock
NSW launches prison security review after four guards were bashed at Cessnock Correctional Centre. Minister vows to strengthen staff safety across state jails.
Public sector whistleblower protections strengthened
Major reforms to Australia's public sector whistleblower protections are underway, introducing reverse onus provisions and expanded support channels for public servants reporting wrongdoing.
Major Agencies Support Controversial FOI Law Changes
Services Australia and Home Affairs defend FOI reforms to protect staff from harassment. Learn how the changes could impact public access to information in Australia.
Hume reheats critique of Canberra public servants
Liberal Senator Jane Hume defends the Coalition's controversial work-from-home policy, claiming it was misunderstood while reigniting criticism of Canberra public servants. Read the full analysis.
Woman found dead in Grafton home, police investigate
A woman in her 30s was found deceased at a Grafton residence. NSW Police are investigating the suspicious death and urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Sewage Flood Forces Canberra Watchhouse Closure
A raw sewage flood at Canberra's City Police Station watchhouse created a major health risk, forcing its overnight closure and relocation of detainees. The police union is considering legal action.
Sydney police officer stabbed in leg during violent incident
A NSW Police officer is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in the leg during a dramatic incident in Sydney's southwest, sparking concerns about officer safety.
Housing Authority's Annual Audit Failure Continues
Western Australia's Housing Authority faces scrutiny as it fails yet another financial audit, raising serious questions about financial management and accountability in the state's public housing system.
Bail refused for Cairns bashing accused, victim in coma
A Cairns court has refused bail for a man accused of a vicious assault that left another man fighting for his life in an induced coma. Shocking details emerge as the case continues.
Geelong driver pleads guilty to hit-run manslaughter
A Geelong man has admitted to the hit-run manslaughter of beloved local Bryce Trower, whose body was discovered on a Leopold roadside in a tragic case that shocked the community.
Torquay police honoured for sovereign citizen attack bravery
Two Geelong police officers receive prestigious bravery awards after confronting a violent sovereign citizen in Torquay, preventing potential tragedy in a dramatic coastal confrontation.
Geelong Court: Friday's Civil Cases Revealed
From neighbourhood disputes to debt recovery claims, here's what unfolded in the civil jurisdiction at Geelong Magistrates' Court this Friday.
Belmont petrol station raid: Two charged after police operation
Geelong police have charged two individuals following a dramatic raid on a Belmont petrol station, uncovering alleged stolen goods and weapons in a major local bust.
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