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Shock APS job-cut figure aired in federal budget watchdog report

The govt would need to find billions of dollars worth of APS savings.

The Canberra Times

What is Germany's APS Certificate and why do Indian students need it?

Indian students must obtain an APS Certificate for German university admissions. New requirements include a Digital Master Test for certain master's programs. Undergraduate applicants will need higher Class XII marks starting Winter Semester 2026-27. The APS Certificate verifies academic qualifications and document authenticity for applicants. Applying early ensures timely completion…

The Economic Times

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What is Germany's dMAT test? Eligibility, purpose and everything you need to know

Germany's dMAT test explained: Indian students pursuing master's degrees in Germany will face a new digital Master Test. This dMAT will be an additional requirement alongside the existing APS verification process. The test assesses cognitive and analytical abilities, not memorized subject knowledge. Registration opens June 29, 2026, with the first…

The Economic Times

Germany dMAT Exemption Explained: Do you need to take Germany's new test? Check here

Germany dMAT Exemption: Germany has introduced a new Digital Master Test for some Indian students. This requirement applies to specific master's programs and certain undergraduate degrees. Applicants must have completed their APS registration after June 29, 2026. The dMAT is an additional requirement and does not replace the APS certificate.

The Economic Times

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

Algorithmic sameness: How AI broke the public service written selection criteria

Your polished AI-written application could be getting you rejected.

The Canberra Times

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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

Federal IT outsourcing spend triples to $808m as failed training program axed

Federal spend on tech contractors spirals.

The Canberra Times

Revealed: the total cost of replacing stolen Israeli and Russian flags

Also, which department suffers from chronic avoidance?

The Canberra Times

How four more secretaries could break the million-dollar pay barrier

No pay rises for top public servants as review continues.

The Canberra Times

'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

Costly rendundancy payout storm brewing as downsizing begins

Outgoing staff getting paid millions to leave APS.

The Canberra Times

‘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

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

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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...

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Guardian - AU

‘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

Digital Camera World

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

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

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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

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

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

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?"

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