Remote work exodus 'a disaster' for ACT property market, agents warn Fewer people are looking to buy than selling up, auctioneer says. The Canberra Times · Jul 11
Algorithmic sameness: How AI broke the public service written selection criteria Your polished AI-written application could be getting you rejected. The Canberra Times · Jul 7
From secure to scared: Why APS workers fear a new wave of jobs A tough reality check for public servants in tough times. The Canberra Times · Jul 6
Federal IT outsourcing spend triples to $808m as failed training program axed Federal spend on tech contractors spirals. The Canberra Times · Jul 5
Revealed: the total cost of replacing stolen Israeli and Russian flags Also, which department suffers from chronic avoidance? The Canberra Times · Jun 21
How four more secretaries could break the million-dollar pay barrier No pay rises for top public servants as review continues. The Canberra Times · Jun 14
'I know it seems a bit weird': Liberals pass motion backing 'noble mission' of the APS Mark Parton wants to fix the party's messaging. The Canberra Times · Jun 10
Costly rendundancy payout storm brewing as downsizing begins Outgoing staff getting paid millions to leave APS. The Canberra Times · Jun 4
‘Right place at the right time’: Arizona utility worker saves toddler from rush-hour traffic Robert Butler leaped into action to save child who was running into busy intersection in downtown Phoenix The Guardian - US · Apr 22
Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above The Independent UK · Apr 15
Labor’s shift away from Coalition-era outsourcing is welcome, but the public service needs more than symbolic savings As the APS rebuilds after decades of erosion, the real test will be whether Australia can move beyond the politics and develop lasting expertise The Guardian - AU · Mar 10
Phoenix Heat Warning: 8 Bill-Relief Programs Fixed-Income Seniors Should Apply for Now Phoenix seniors are bracing for another brutal summer, and the rising cost of electricity, water, and essential cooling is already stretching fixed incomes to the... Saving Advice · Mar 6
NDIS workers are being stalked, harassed and assaulted while ‘urgent’ safety reforms take three years to enact Agency does not plan to fully implement recommended safety measures until 2027, despite reports of hundreds of security incidents The Guardian - AU · Jan 31
‘Gobsmacked’: Australian workplace relations department to replace short-term staff with third-party contractor Workers and union say outsourcing will mean loss of knowledge and experience needed to help ‘very vulnerable people’ waiting for government payments The Guardian - AU · Jan 29
Digital Camera World · Nov 16, 2025 APS was the glory standard, and everything was luxe – now when I hear the term it's just negging from the 'full frame' brigade! There was a time when APS meant being treated like royalty; now it means you're not 'full' enough –but a box in my loft reminded me when things were different!
The Guardian - AU · Nov 12, 2025 Australian government could explore using AI for cabinet submissions despite security concerns Finance minister Katy Gallagher says the public service is building its own artificial intelligence program and spruiks productivity benefits
Saving Advice · Oct 25, 2025 Arizona Heat, Bigger Bills: 7 Utility Hacks That Actually Cut Costs for Fixed-Income Retirees Retiring in Arizona means plenty of sunshine—but also sky-high utility bills once summer hits. For seniors on fixed incomes, the heat isn’t just uncomfortable—it’s expensive....
International Business Times UK · Oct 13, 2025 Power Outages Hit Phoenix Hard After a Severe Thunderstorm Warning Sweeps the Area Thousands in Phoenix are without power after a severe thunderstorm caused widespread damage. Read the latest on outages, road closures, and flash flood warnings.
LiveScience · Sep 10, 2025 Stephen Hawking's long-contested black hole theory finally confirmed — as scientists 'hear' 2 event horizons merge into one Black holes get bigger as they merge, the LIGO Collaboration confirmed with a new observation that could finally prove a decades-old Stephen Hawking theory.
Reason · Aug 14, 2025 Court Rejects Oklahoma Education Department's Lawsuit Over Letters from Advocacy Group "How do Defendant's letters interfere with Plaintiffs' authority or ability to administer Oklahoma's public schools?"
The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025 Grattan on Friday: Aggrieved Liberals stamp their feet, testing Sussan Ley’s authority As any leader of a political party knows, when you demote people they can become difficult, or worse.
The Conversation · Jul 15, 2025 Supermarket treatments for depression don’t require a prescription. But do they work? Australians have long been some of the highest users of herbal and nutritional supplements that claim to boost mood or ease depression. These include omega-3s (found in fish oil), St John’s wort, probiotics and vitamin D.
Benzinga · Jul 7, 2025 Canadian Solar (CSIQ) Stock Jumps Monday: What's Powering The Rally? Canadian Solar Inc (NASDAQ:CSIQ) shares are trading higher Monday afternoon. Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, earlier announced the commercial operation of its 1,200 MWh Papago Storage facility in Maricopa County, Arizona. Here’s what investors need to know.
Budget and the Bees · Jul 2, 2025 8 Things You’re Still Doing That Could Trigger an Elder Abuse Report Elder abuse is a silent epidemic. Often, well-meaning family and friends, not malicious strangers, perpetrate it because they are unaware their actions constitute neglect. The definition of mistreatment is surprisingly broad. In fact, actions you consider harmless could trigger a formal report. Consequently, Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates these claims…
The Conversation · May 20, 2025 The public service has a much smaller gender pay gap than the private sector. It’s a big achievement After two years of publishing the gender pay gaps of Australia’s private-sector companies, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency has released public-sector employer data for the first time.