Labor vowed to end ‘jobs for mates’ but ignored review
Labor is being criticised for continuing to allow a minister to hand-pick cushy public sector appointments despite an independent process being recommended to stamp out jobs for mates. Former public…
Regional bank warns ‘we are living in a time of change’
A key regional bank has defended its decision to bring in a global technology services firm, which has generated job cuts, saying the deal will set it up for the…
Duplexes could be key to solving housing crisis
Australia is falling further behind on its housing supply targets, as experts urge the states to slash restrictions on duplexes and low-rise apartments. The Committee for Economic Development of Australia…
‘Didn’t get it right’: BOM defends website cost blowout
The head of the Bureau of Meteorology admits the agency did not properly rollout its controversial website overhaul, but is defending the massive cost blowout. Bureau chief executive Stuart Minchin…
After 27 months of secrecy, the ‘Jobs-for-Mates’ report lobs. What’s the scam?
After sitting on Lynelle Briggs’ No Favourites report for 27 months, the Government finally decides to release. What’s the scam? The scam is that the report‘s recommendations are largely ignored,…
Zinger kebabs help KFC operator Collins lift sales
New time-limited menu items and flavours have helped a major KFC franchisee attract more customers and post double-digit profit growth. Collins Foods on Tuesday credited its Habanero Hot & Crispy…
D-Notice. Australia seeks UK defence advice on censoring ‘servile’ media
Documents obtained by independent media outlet The Greyzone show Australia’s Attorney-General in discussion with secret British committee on controlling ‘submissive’ mainstream media. The Government has been exploring ways to censor…
Board stacking allegations as RACP directors call snap meeting
Governance issues continue to plague the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) amid allegations of member silencing, board-stacking and escalating internal power struggles. Stephanie Tran reports. The Royal Australasian College…
Defence reform progress to be outlined on anniversary
The federal government will lay out its progress in responding to key recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. The royal commission found 1677 serving and former…
US, UK to agree zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals: report
The United Kingdom and the United States are poised to agree to zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products, with an announcement due at the White House according to two sources familiar…