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While most departmental secretaries earn upwards of $900,000 a year, Senator Jacqui Lambie says they should not be colle...
29/01/2025

While most departmental secretaries earn upwards of $900,000 a year, Senator Jacqui Lambie says they should not be collecting more than the treasurer's pay packet of $438,000.

Senator wants to slash top bureaucrats' pay packets significantly.

Anyone who sees the prison escapee is urged not to approach him but to contact triple zero immediately.
29/01/2025

Anyone who sees the prison escapee is urged not to approach him but to contact triple zero immediately.

David Johnson was last seen at about 7.45am.

Tournament organisers had expressed concerns about the state of the stadium in Bruce. A stadium in the city would have s...
28/01/2025

Tournament organisers had expressed concerns about the state of the stadium in Bruce. A stadium in the city would have solved those problems.

Canberra will be overlooked as a World Cup host city. Again.

So, in a cost-of-living crisis, is there a legitimate case for hunting down public sector savings?
28/01/2025

So, in a cost-of-living crisis, is there a legitimate case for hunting down public sector savings?

'The Commonwealth is just becoming the ATM of the nation.'

It's on track to be Canberra's hottest day in 2025. But the relief is just around the corner.
28/01/2025

It's on track to be Canberra's hottest day in 2025. But the relief is just around the corner.

It's predicted to be 10 degrees cooler tomorrow.

Canberra police have seized 48 knives in recent weeks, some from children as young as 13.
28/01/2025

Canberra police have seized 48 knives in recent weeks, some from children as young as 13.

Man arguing with partner in mall allegedly had 18cm blade.

A Canberra suburb will be in line for Commonwealth funding to go fully electric and switch off the gas.
28/01/2025

A Canberra suburb will be in line for Commonwealth funding to go fully electric and switch off the gas.

Funding to switch off gas and turn to electricity.

OPINION: I know we're not supposed to "wish away" these days, but that old chestnut wore off at least two weeks ago. Ser...
28/01/2025

OPINION: I know we're not supposed to "wish away" these days, but that old chestnut wore off at least two weeks ago. Seriously, how long are these holidays?

I swear they used to be much shorter.

So far Peter Dutton and senior Coalition figures have avoided questions on where they would make cuts.
28/01/2025

So far Peter Dutton and senior Coalition figures have avoided questions on where they would make cuts.

'We are going to cut public servant jobs in Canberra'.

The truck is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and was also the subject of a damning procurement audit.
27/01/2025

The truck is the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere and was also the subject of a damning procurement audit.

Hybrid electric fire truck taken back off the road for repair.

Despite two years of talks, Canberra is not going to be hosting any Rugby World Cup matches.
27/01/2025

Despite two years of talks, Canberra is not going to be hosting any Rugby World Cup matches.

Canberra will not host games during the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Queanbeyan will auction off properties to recoup nearly $1 million in unpaid rates. See the full list here πŸ‘‡
27/01/2025

Queanbeyan will auction off properties to recoup nearly $1 million in unpaid rates. See the full list here πŸ‘‡

Million-dollar homes with hefty rates bills to be auctioned off.

The local mayor says it's a problem for the council which doesn't have "a whole lot of money in the coffers".
27/01/2025

The local mayor says it's a problem for the council which doesn't have "a whole lot of money in the coffers".

Holidaymakers could be responsible for repeated vandalism.

From singing at Kirribilli House for Albo to rocking out at festivals, Canberra performer Emma Jones is nothing if not v...
26/01/2025

From singing at Kirribilli House for Albo to rocking out at festivals, Canberra performer Emma Jones is nothing if not versatile.

She is also performing this weekend in the national capital

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