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The ACT Government has signed an agreement to boost health and education services for Indigenous Australians.
Trowbridge gets tentative backing
Members of the Life Insurance and Advice Working Group (LIAWG) have publically endorsed the recommendations of group leader John Trowbridge, but not everyone is happy.
Students raise fees for wellness
University students have voted to increase their own fees in order to boost mental health and wellness services.
Super switch presented simply
Lessons could be learned from Australia’s newest superannuation expert – a 10-year-old girl.
Captain's call behind faux-science post
The University of Western Australia’s latest posting has caused some serious stirrings.
VPS report shows loss at the top
The latest State of the Victorian Public Service (VPS) report has been released, detailed a range of interesting facts and stats about state-level bureaucrats.
RSPCA in debates across states
The RSPCA has called for an end to government funding of greyhound racing, while a WA MP criticises the animal rights group.
Background backlog slams department
Staffing at the SA Department of Communities has been doubled as workers fight an incredible backlog of applicants for working with children checks.
Date set for next SA corruption hearing
A public servant facing corruption charges says he will fight on.
Tassie council takes big green steps
One Tasmanian council is making bold moves to cut costs through renewable energy.
Last days for NGA motions
Time is running out to register motions for the big ALGA summit.
Leadership research gives tips to improve
New research has highlighted some key themes for good local government leadership.
Queensland money-counters compare notes
More than 200 senior local government figures are gathering in Brisbane to thrash out key issues affecting the financial sustainability of councils in Queensland.
Awards mark stunning local efforts
Big achievers in local government have been recognised in the 2015 National Awards for Local Government.
Stats staff move to strike
Union members at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) look set to join strike action alongside public servants from 12 other departments.
Rain of interest shows need for solid work
The huge Department of Human Services has seen a deluge of applicants for jobs at Centrelink, Medicare and the Child Support Agency.
Public sector panic prompts security call
Public servants at Centrelink say they go to work every day in fear of violence, and are urging their bosses to boost security at the agency’s shopfronts.
Abuse claim clouds Dutton's offer
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton appears in a new video spruiking the Cambodian solution to asylum seekers, while one of his most vocal opponents accuses him of torture.
Gallipoli effects from the other side
Australian researchers have exposed the cost the battle of Gallipoli on the Turkish side, long after the dead were cleared from the historic beach.
Study plots brain's beat box
A new study has investigated how the human auditory system represents time within a sound.
Low cost green future waiting on policy, study says
New research says Australia could go 100 per cent renewable, with a few good policies.