Overhaul of APS sees cuts to govt depts
In a major overhaul of the Australian Public Service, the prime minister has announced that federal government departments will be reduced from 18 to 14 and five secretaries sacked.
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Strides forward for smarter cities
NSW Local councils provided an update on how they are are using smart technology to enhance the lives of citizens and improve the liveability, productivity and sustainability of their cities at their annual conference.
Sydneysiders rally to support Tamil family
Hundreds of Sydneysiders have gathered in the city’s CBD to protest the federal government’s decision to deport a Tamil asylum seeker family.
Disability services baulk at high costs
Many allied health professionals will soon be de-registering from the National Disability Insurance Scheme due to the high costs associated with its new compliance system.
Waste levy ‘should fund recycling efforts’
Critics have attacked the NSW government for not spending enough of its waste levy revenue on recycling programs.
Festival leaders meet to discuss new licensing regime
Representatives from more than 30 festivals are meeting today to discuss NSW’s proposed licensing system after likening it to a “form of punishment”.
The health drink that everyone’s talking about looks like an alien and is literally alive
It’s called Kombucha. It’s a fermented tea that originated in Asia and comes with a long list of health and wellbeing promises.