How Australia’s government is spending less on consultants – and trying to rebuild the public service
Canberra has reallocated thousands of roles formerly performed by consultants and external hires to public servants.
The 2025 federal budget fails the millions of voters who want action on Australia’s struggling environment
As the federal election looms, Labor is running out of time to show it cares about Australia’s precious natural environment.
Australians expose the brutal reality of life in 2025 - and what they want the Albanese government to do about it in Tuesday's Budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has promised cost-of-living relief in tonight's Budget, but Aussies doubt whether the much-needed cash ...
Employers want workers back in the office. How do parents of young children cope?
As more families have both parents working full-time and employers impose return-to-office policies, a new report recommends ...
Dear Jacinta Allan, thanks for the $400, but I really didn’t need it
Millions of parents are under intense financial pressure. But plenty are in cruise mode – hardly on the bones of their bums.
Sherwood Ridge Primary School tells parents their kids do not have to attend Anzac Day events due to faith and beliefs
A Sydney school is set to allow some students to not attend an Anzac Day service next week due to parents saying it did not ...
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Press conference - Canberra
The government is now operating in accordance with the Guidance on Caretaker Conventions, pending the outcome of the 2025 federal election. With the announcement of the 2025 federal election, the ...
State government's $850m upgrade fail leaves 92 schools waiting years for new facilities
Victoria’s $850m school upgrade blitz has bombed, with only five projects completed so far out of 96 promised before the last ...
Dutton Eyes Woke Education Reform, Questions Power
Peter Dutton came perilously close to a DOGE moment on Monday night, when he was asked about getting the "woke" agendas out of the education ...
Want to quit your job? Your contract may be keeping you prisoner
Non-compete clauses – now common in contracts from construction workers to hairdressers – are used not to protect secrets, ...
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State Childcare Center Opens for 100 Kids in Bendigo
The Allan Labor Government is giving Victorian kids the best start in life with the first four government-owned and operated childcare centres opening ...