Public service goes blind to solve women problem

Noel Towell   Asking women what they want from their jobs works wonders for gender diversity, bureau finds.

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State Libs split with feds on domestic violence leave

Noel Towell   Government must lead by example, says state premier.

Canberra politicians' perks belong in 'days gone by': expert

Noel Towell   "Make the politicians responsible ... then it's between them and the taxman."

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'Raw milk' now on sale

Esther Han   A newly approved process will allow unpasteurised milk to be sold in Australia.

Where to find a pay rise

Anna Patty   There are only a few sectors where bosses expect to up the pay of employees.

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Ambulance trolley congestion eases, but at what cost?

Harriet Alexander   Doctors warn any improvements in the health system will blow out elsewhere, as hospitals reach peak efficiency.

More public service pain as axe falls at Canberra-based corporation

Henry Belot   Jobs will go at Canberra based Airservices Australia.

No more guys and girls - words on the banned list, says former Army Chief

Rachel Nickless and Liam Mannix   You need to stop saying 'guys' – right now.

'Like returning a lamb to a den of lions'

Rachel Browne   Deo Nuyu has volunteered for community groups while working as a cleaner, dish washer, forklift driver and catering packer in Sydney. He now faces 'imminent danger of death'.

Pharmacist behind 'hydration clinics' Shadi Kazeme sued for theft of peptides and steroids

Tom Cowie   The chemist to the stars behind a controversial chain of "hydration clinics" has been charged with stealing more than $250,000 worth of prescription drugs, including peptides and steroids, from the pharmacist linked to the Essendon drug scandal.

'Very concerning ... especially for women'

Esther Han   One in six Australians is avoiding a recommended food group without any medical reason, new research shows.

'We should be giving the British an absolute whipping'

Peter Hannam   In the race to a renewable energy future, we're being beaten by the unlikeliest of countries.

Sacked for having a cup of coffee

Anna Patty   A cleaner was sacked from his job because he had a cup of coffee at work.

And now for the real ATAR

Eryk Bagshaw   Universities are going to come clean on their admissions processes.

Left for dead until a single call saved her life

Julie Power   Trish Ross was unable to get up. Stuck on the cold bathroom floor where she had fallen after getting violently sick, the 80 year woman had a bleeding arm and a leg.

Faulty headset no cause for compensation, public servant told

Henry Belot   A battle over a faulty headset has escalated from a minor workplace incident to a compensation case.

Woman's breast implants ruptured in kangaroo attack in South Australia

Tim Carrier   A woman will undergo surgery to repair ruptured breast implants after they were damaged in kangaroo attack in South Australia last week.

'Inaccurate forecasts' led to Virgin jet's emergency landing

Matt O'Sullivan   How a botched weather report led to a terrifying ordeal for passengers and crew on a Virgin Australia flight.

Canberra pollies paid extra for going to work

Noel Towell   Getting $86-a-day for driving across town.

Canberra gene technology gets $7m budget boost

Natasha Boddy   Imagine if your DNA held the key to finding a cure for any illness?

APS 'more likely to innovate than private sector'

Henry Belot   Public servants get a glowing report card despite orders to improve.