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The Latest Breaking News from APs

There's a new US ambassador coming to town

Meanwhile, what's all this buzz around The Lodge?

The Canberra Times

Meet the public servants quietly shaking up bureaucracy in the APS

Part 3: These are the bureaucrats who are breaking the mould.

The Canberra Times

Meet the federal public sector's most influential people

Part 1: the public servants who are steering the ship.

The Canberra Times

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'Hate it with a passion': Taylor hot-mic moment reveals huge APS-slashing plan

The Opposition Leader has revealed a broad intention to overhaul the APS.

The Canberra Times

Labor agrees to 'explore opportunities' for public servants to improve work-life balance

Federal Labor has also pledged to protect public servants in the AI rollout.

The Canberra Times

30 years ago: Kodak's smartest film innovation was doomed from day one despite support from Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm

APS was meant to give film photography a new lease on life, but it soon became clear that digital imaging was the future

Digital Camera World

'Should be done by ATO employees': call centre jobs come back to headquarters

Federal Labor has backed a change to APS call centre arrangements.

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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

Where public servants are the happiest and paid the most

See how your department stacks up.

The Canberra Times

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.

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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?

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

No pay rises for top public servants as review continues.

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'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 Guardian - US

‘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 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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