Police investigate abandoned vehicle after Gosnells chase
WA Police are investigating after a vehicle was found abandoned following an early morning pursuit in Gosnells. The incident occurred around 4:30am on Tuesday.
Category : Public Service
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.
Pocock warns APS budget cuts will be 'absolute disaster'
ACT Senator David Pocock and public sector unions condemn government's 5% APS budget cuts, warning devastating impact on smaller agencies and essential services.
Elderly woman charged over fatal Teesdale hit-and-run
An 84-year-old woman faces charges months after allegedly hitting six-year-old Caleb Wesley and fleeing the scene in Teesdale. The community remains devastated by the tragedy.
Police helicopter tracks stolen Mazda through Cairns
A Bowen man faces multiple charges after Queensland Police deployed a helicopter to track a stolen Mazda through Cairns suburbs. Read the dramatic chase details.
ACT public housing mould crisis leaves tenants helpless
Canberra public housing tenants endure dangerous mould and repair delays as maintenance contractor Programmed faces scrutiny. Housing advocates demand accountability amid growing waitlists.
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.
Meat Cleaver Bandit Robs Geelong Stores, Police Hunt
Police are hunting a meat cleaver-wielding robber who targeted two Geelong businesses within hours. The suspect remains at large following the terrifying incidents in Grovedale and Whittington.
Mystery 'bang' in department office forces staff relocation
A mysterious loud bang in a Canberra government office ceiling forced staff relocations and sparked safety concerns. Internal emails reveal ongoing building issues at the Infrastructure department.
Bungendore crime surges 65% amid police absence
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
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.
Workplace Gender Equality Agency seeks new CEO
Mary Wooldridge will not seek reappointment as Workplace Gender Equality Agency CEO in 2026. Recruitment begins for new leader to drive gender equality reforms.
Machete gang terrorises three Melbourne families in spree
Armed thugs targeted homes across Melbourne's eastern suburbs in a brazen 20-minute crime spree. Two suspects in custody, one remains at large. Read the shocking details.
Canberra man jailed over child abuse photos
A Canberra man has been sentenced to prison after Australian Border Force discovered disturbing child abuse material on his devices following a trip to Japan. Read the full details.
Police search for Tyrine Watkins in South Hedland
WA Police are urgently seeking Tyrine James Marcus Watkins, 38, who may assist with an ongoing investigation in South Hedland. Public warned not to approach.
Four charged with murder in Bega stabbing case
Four people face court over the alleged murder of Gordon Kessey, 43, who was found with stab wounds in a Bega park. Police continue their investigation.
Police seek men over Braddon altercation, head injury
ACT Policing is seeking public help to identify two men involved in a Braddon altercation that left a man with a serious head injury. Contact Crime Stoppers with info.
Public servant jailed for child sexual abuse in Canberra
A federal public servant has been sentenced to 9.5 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his niece and step-daughter in what the judge called 'abhorrent' crimes that shocked the community.
Stabbing victim waits months for government support
A Melbourne sushi chef stabbed in random CBD attack still awaits promised government assistance after six months, relying on savings for medical costs. #VictimSupport
Police search for alleged violent offender in Canberra
ACT Policing urgently seeks public help to locate Kye Rowe, 25, wanted for alleged serious violent offences. Last seen in Lyneham, believed to be in Belconnen area. Do not approach.
Man charged with murder of grandmother in unit fire
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after grandmother Diane Elaine Harkess was found dead in her Bateau Bay unit following a suspicious fire. The case continues in court.
CSIRO confirms plans to slash up to 350 jobs
Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, announces up to 350 job cuts following 818 positions eliminated over past two years. Public sector union calls for government intervention.
Knifeman shot dead by police in Caboolture incident
A 26-year-old man was fatally shot by Queensland police after stabbing another man in the neck and threatening a woman with a knife in Caboolture. Investigations continue.
Burglars steal car, rig it to explode in Canberra
A Higgins family's stolen car was found doused in petrol and rigged to explode after burglars returned weeks later. Police have made arrests in the disturbing case.
Kiama aged care home fire exit safety failures
Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.
Cessnock man arrested on 15 domestic violence offences
Hunter police forced vehicle entry to arrest a 52-year-old man wanted on 15 domestic violence charges. Methamphetamine and counterfeit cash seized during statewide operation.
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.
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.
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