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Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games

Top bureaucrat says he flagged axing $2b blowout Games

Victoria's government was told months before it cancelled the Commonwealth Games the event would cost almost $2 billion more than expected.

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

Allan ghosted Games organisers' bid for budget boost

The Victorian government was warned of skyrocketing cost pressures on delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games five months before it officially pulled the plug.

Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban

Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban

Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban

Farmers plea with PM to rethink live sheep export ban

Almost two dozen farming groups have signed an open letter to the prime minister calling on government to reverse its policy on phasing out live sheep by sea.

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Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat

Former Qantas CEO Joyce faces extraordinary jail threat

A coalition senator has delivered a remarkable threat to former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce, suggesting jail is an option if he doesn't front a parliamentary inquiry.

Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint

Big users bankroll new power to offset carbon footprint

Mining companies are among big energy users bankrolling wind farms and other renewable energy projects to offset carbon emissions.

More cash needed for social housing: rental inquiry

More cash needed for social housing: rental inquiry

A parliamentary inquiry has called for stronger rental protections and continued funding for social housing in an interim report on Australia's rental crisis.

Ticket price pain with Aussies seeing fewer live shows

Ticket price pain with Aussies seeing fewer live shows

The tyranny of distance and ticket prices have been identified as factors in Australians attending fewer arts events since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

School cleaners in limbo after call to wind up contract

A decision to end a major government contract has thrust school cleaners into job uncertainty, with a union saying it shows "everything wrong" with the system.

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.

NT government to pay almost $1m to tear gassed inmates

NT government to pay almost $1m to tear gassed inmates

NT government to pay almost $1m to tear gassed inmates

NT government to pay almost $1m to tear gassed inmates

Four ex-Don Dale youth detention centre inmates will receive almost $1 million from the Northern Territory government over an unlawful tear gassing in 2014.

Latest artificial intelligence tests digital government

Latest artificial intelligence tests digital government

Latest artificial intelligence tests digital government

Latest artificial intelligence tests digital government

Artificial intelligence has been at the core of the delivery of digital government services for years but the rise of popular AI tools has raised new questions.

Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup 'chatter'

Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup 'chatter'

Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup 'chatter'

Deputy tamps down Palaszczuk leadership coup 'chatter'

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is not under threat from a leadership challenge after flying out for an overseas holiday, deputy Steven Miles insists.

NDIS 'magic pudding' as government tackles spend growth

NDIS 'magic pudding' as government tackles spend growth

NDIS 'magic pudding' as government tackles spend growth

NDIS 'magic pudding' as government tackles spend growth

Service providers are treating the NDIS as though it was limitless but authorities are aiming to curb spending growth, the scheme's architect and minister say.

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor gets conference backing for workplace overhaul

Labor faithful have aired concerns on foreign policy issues and urged the government to press ahead with new workplace laws.

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Government commits to rewrite outdated forest policy

Improving biodiversity and expanding Australia's plantation estate are part of a proposed rewrite of the national forest policy committed to by the government.

Premier sorry for Vic Labor's alleged forgery of dead

Premier Daniel Andrews has offered an apology over allegations a Labor branch renewed the memberships of dead Victorians as he stands by an under-fire minister.

Labor to rally party faithful over Indigenous voice

Labor's national conference will end on a show of unity for the Indigenous voice but only after vexed policy debates about nuclear subs and Israel are fought.

Dodgy developer payments, donations sent to prosecutors

Victoria's corruption watchdog will send evidence from a developer payments scandal to prosecutors as it pushes for planning and political donation reforms.

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Vic govt not sorry for tower lockdown despite payments

More than 2500 residents who were locked down in nine Melbourne public housing towers will each be paid $2200 or $1130 after settling with the state government.

Woman sues state government over alleged child abuse

Tasmania's government and a netball association are facing a civil lawsuit over alleged child sexual abuse by a nurse and first-aid officer.

Childcare subsidy boost could worsen staff shortages

Parents are welcoming a lift to childcare subsidies but providers say increased demand will add pressure to existing staff shortages in the sector.

Caravan park insurability shifts goalposts for retirees

As caravan parks across the country struggle to find insurance, tens of thousands of Australians who call them home are wondering what the future holds.

Market forces blamed for $12m in project boss salaries

Victoria is paying more than a dozen road and rail project bosses above the maximum recommended package but the state government has defended the salaries.

Refugee hotel detention found lawful, lacks humanity

Australia's use of hotels as makeshift detention centres for asylum seekers and refugees awaiting medical treatment is lawful but lacks humanity, a court finds.

'Whack-a-mole approach' to Chinese surveillance tech

More than 3000 Chinese drones and other devices that are banned in the US are being used by federal departments and agencies.

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