Former Labor MP turned department boss fires punk-fuelled jab at his old party Estimates hype songs and a plain-English website makeover. The Canberra Times · 21h ago
Why Linda Reynold's been paid $54k, and who's reviving her 'mean girls' complaint? Some 'very special items' will be sold off. The Canberra Times · Sep 27
Merit pools, promotions and hiring under the microscope in APS-wide bargaining Union not happy with Commonwealth positions. The Canberra Times · Sep 20
Inside the Home Affairs exits, pay talks and overseas romance Exodus at Home Affairs as service-wide pay bargaining heats up. The Canberra Times · Sep 13
$46k Palau Wi-Fi tab, NCA hunt and new tech deal rules Australia pays $46k for Palau summit internet boost. The Canberra Times · Sep 6
Shein’s stock market debut was a major flop. Does it signal the death of ultra-fast fashion? “A model that floods the market with thousands of new daily styles at single-digit price points can only exist by passing its true costs onto labour and the environment.” Euronews · Sep 6
The $300k logo, the $84k pool contract, and KPMG's review tab A look at little known taxpayer spending you may have missed. The Canberra Times · Aug 2
'Should be done by ATO employees': call centre jobs come back to headquarters Federal Labor has backed a change to APS call centre arrangements. The Canberra Times · Jul 26
Coalition calls out investment in APS pay bargaining Mike Burgess gives a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Defence chief. The Canberra Times · Jun 28
The official Senate estimates etiquette guide The estimates recap you didn't know you needed. The Canberra Times · Jun 7
Admin 'error' leads watchdog to wrongly accuse agencies of flouting rules 'Not sure of the methodology the DTA has applied,' an email said. The Canberra Times · May 31
A new government tactic to avoid scrutiny just dropped Some advice for public servants ahead of budget estimates. The Canberra Times · May 24
Barry Keoghan Says Sabrina Carpenter Cheating Rumours Forced Him To ‘Disappear’ From Public Eye “I’ve stopped going to events. I’ve stopped socialising, and it’s because there was a narrative out there that was never really spoken on." Pedestrian.tv · Apr 29
European Union still exporting banned pesticides despite health risks The European Union continues to export pesticides that it has banned for health and environmental reasons – sending more than 122,000 tonnes abroad in 2024, as a promised EU law to stop the trade remains stalled. Radio France Internationale · Apr 18
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Nestlé accused of ‘risking health of babies for profit’ over added sugar in cereals sold in African countries Campaigners say the company is contributing to rising rates of childhood obesity, while the firm says it is helping to combat malnutrition
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 ‘Every time the planes pass, my eyes burn’: the hidden cost of Costa Rican bananas Pesticides banned in the EU are still used in the Central American country, affecting workers and ecosystems, all to meet the demand for ‘perfect’ fruit in the west
The Times of India · Jun 14, 2024 Indian variant of Nestle's Cerelac crosses recommended sugar limit: Health issues it can cause in kids Popular baby food brand, Nestle is under scanner. Non-governmental organisations Public Eye and the International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) have appealed to the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to take legal action against the company for practicing unethical practices.
The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024 Nestle denies 'double standard' on baby food in some countries Nestle denies double standard in baby food sugar levels, facing shareholder concerns and regulatory warnings.
Salon · Apr 25, 2024 Why is there sugar in baby formula? "In Africa, the number of overweight children under five has increased by nearly 23% since 2000"
The Canberra Times · Nov 5, 2023 APVMA cultural review uncovered (no, not that one) Bursting the bureaucracy's bubble.
The Canberra Times · Sep 17, 2023 Meet the public service agency that is 'too nice' It turns out having a friendly workplace isn't always a good thing.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 22, 2023 Two journalists received legal threats from Bravus after travelling to Carmichael coal site, parliament told Matthew Abbott says he and another reporter were invited to meet Wangan and Jagalingou cultural custodians at the site where Bravus, formerly Adani, is mining
Radio France Internationale · Dec 1, 2022 NGOs accuse France of continuing to export banned pesticides In January, France became the world's first country to prohibit the export of pesticides banned in the European Union because of their danger to health and environment. But almost a year after the law came into force, France is still exporting harmful pesticides on a massive scale, two NGOs warn…
Reuters · Jul 8, 2022 Criminal complaint filed against UBS over DRC-linked funds Three organisations have filed a criminal complaint to federal prosecutors in Switzerland, alleging a failure to exercise due diligence at UBS in relation to funds they say were received by an alleged associate of former Congolese president Joseph Kabila.
The Independent UK · Jul 4, 2022 Top NGO calls Switzerland 'safe haven' for Russian oligarchs A leading Swiss nongovernmental group is calling out Switzerland as a “safe haven” for Russian oligarchs and as a trading hub for Russian oil, grain and coal