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Australia’s Wedgetail crew has wrapped up months of NATO operations near Ukraine, earning formal thanks for its part in Europe’s defence mission.
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MSF warns worsening conditions in Gaza are fuelling disease and malnutrition as families face another winter without clean water, sanitation, or shelter.
Ethical conduct joins the procurement rulebook, but without shared standards or data, assessing integrity may prove more theory than practice.
A new reform unit in WA Education will guide legislative and policy changes to ensure fairer, more inclusive schooling for students with disability.
A Fisheries officer’s unlawful victimisation case has drawn a clear line on how far public agencies can go in dealing with union campaigns.
Australia’s doctor attendance rates may not be what they seem. Researchers warn population data gaps could be distorting national health planning.
Good AI governance isn’t glamorous, and that’s the point. The virtue of dullness is making a comeback in public service ethics.
The Freshwater-class ferry Narrabeen is back in service after a $71 million refit. Proving old Sydney icons still have political pull.
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Bums on seats… or not: NSW auditor wrestles the big public transport issues
Transport’s plan to cut train guards backfired — and the audit says the government should have seen it coming. Ignore unions at your peril.
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The technicians’ union, Professionals Australia, warns of safety risks, as private contractors outnumber full-time employees by six times.