Services Australia has spent more than $200,000 on airport lounge memberships for staff, with Qantas receiving nearly 70% of the spending. An audit reveals gaps in monitoring and approval processes.
A growing backlog in Australia Day Honours processing means record numbers of high achievers are receiving awards posthumously, with systemic issues and funding deficits causing significant delays.
Superintendent Craig Ireland discusses his four-year tenure in Lake Illawarra, highlighting youth engagement through sport and efforts to reduce domestic violence and property crime.
A federal public servant with two decades of experience has been arrested and charged over alleged possession of child abuse material, surrendering passports in court.
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Mandurah detectives are searching for a man who dragged a young woman by her hair towards bushes on a Halls Head beach path. The victim escaped and reported the terrifying incident.
The Commonwealth Ombudsman has condemned Services Australia for knowingly violating social security laws for over six years, affecting thousands of child support cases.
Former officials warn the Department of Home Affairs lacks resources to effectively enforce new hate group listing laws, risking the regime's effectiveness without budget increases.
While many enjoyed holidays, senior public servants across key departments took on acting roles, revealing leadership dynamics and future contenders for top positions in the Australian Public Service.
Nine ACT and Queanbeyan residents receive Public Service Medals for outstanding contributions in child protection, climate policy, data security, trade negotiations and more.
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Defence confirms no UFO investigations since 1996 as public service embraces flexible work. New report shows 68% of bureaucrats now work from home, transforming Canberra's landscape.
A parliamentary committee found the ACT Integrity Commission did not follow procurement laws meticulously when awarding a $150,000 contract to its former CEO after resignation.
Australian public servants took a record 13.8 days of personal leave in 2024-25, the highest in a decade. Frontline agencies like Services Australia and NDIA reported the highest rates, highlighting a growing divide with policy-focused departments.
A fourth person has been charged over the disappearance and alleged murder of Andrew Burow, a Queensland father found dead in remote bushland last year.
A significant police operation unfolded in Kurri Kurri on Friday evening, with a man refusing to come down from a house roof. Paramedics were on standby as negotiations continued.
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Australian Public Service Commissioner Gordon de Brouwer has announced his early resignation, departing two years before his five-year term ends. He will leave on February 13.
Australian public servants will continue to earn airline status credits for official travel under revised government policy, though airlines face new restrictions on promotional offers.
A former West Australian police officer, a survivor of brutal rape by a serial offender, is suing WA Police for alleged misfeasance and mishandling of her assault claims.
A national audit has uncovered more than 200 breaches of travel rules at the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, with officials frequently bypassing cheapest flights.
NSW Police extend controversial public assembly controls for two weeks, but make exemptions for a major Invasion Day rally at Hyde Park. Commissioner says balance between safety and protest rights is key.
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Australia's senior bureaucrats, including the eSafety Commissioner, have received significant pay rises this financial year. Discover who earns what as the public sector expands. Read the full breakdown.
A Townsville fisherman has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for a crime spree that included trashing a holiday apartment. Read the full details of the case here.
Data reveals a 56% surge in under-35s in senior APS roles since 2021, as experts warn of 'worrying' trends in work delegation and training cuts. Read the full analysis.
A Canberra energy firm says the federal department rejected free, completed work to update a key climate tool, instead paying over $100,000 to a New Zealand consultancy. Read the full story.
A 41-year-old Belconnen man faces charges after police allege he built over a dozen pipe bombs found in north Canberra. Read the latest on the ongoing investigation.
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ACT Police are investigating after a firearm was brandished and threats to shoot were made during a large teenage fight in Glebe Park, Civic. Witnesses urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
A 50-year-old man arrested for alleged assault in Gungahlin, while a 47-year-old Ainslie man faces charges for bail breach and imitation firearm possession. Both due in ACT Magistrates Court.
ACT Policing is investigating the discovery of 17 explosive devices in Canberra's north and south. Authorities urge the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious items immediately.
A Dapto woman has been convicted after defrauding the Australian Bureau of Statistics of over $2,500. The 49-year-old former employee claimed financial hardship drove her actions. Read the full court details.
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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A Canberra man faces court after an alleged high-speed chase, burnout and driving with a blood alcohol level of 0.185. Police seek witnesses and dashcam footage from Conder, Gordon and Theodore.
