Victoria Slashes 1,000+ Public Sector Jobs in $4bn Savings Plan
Victoria's Premier announces a major public service overhaul, cutting over 1,000 jobs and merging 29 entities to save $4bn. Read the full details of the state's budget repair plan.
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Victoria Plans 10% Public Service Staff Cost Cuts
The Victorian government announces a plan to cut public service staff costs by 10% to save A$1.6 billion. Learn the details and potential impacts of this major austerity measure.
State Library of Victoria faces backlash over job cuts plan
The State Library of Victoria, one of the world's busiest, plans to cut 40 jobs and halve its reference librarians. Critics call it a 'crude self-lobotomy' that betrays the institution's core mission. Read more on this cultural crisis.
70 Convictions in NY Public Housing Bribery Case
A decade-long New York public housing bribery scheme concludes with 70 convictions after the largest single-day bribery takedown in US Justice Department history. Discover the full story.
Mandelson Under Investigation for Public Urination
Lord Peter Mandelson faces a £300 fine after being caught urinating in a London street. The former Labour minister cites age-related prostate issues and lack of public facilities as mitigating factors.
Bolsonaro faces prison over Brazil coup attempt
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro faces imminent imprisonment after receiving a 27-year sentence for attempting to overthrow democracy. Read the full story.
Chinese Officer Hits Spectators, Checks Bike First
A female police officer in China causes public fury after her motorcycle collides with young spectators during a demo. Watch the controversial video and the official response.
Australian Public Service Wages Jump 3.4%
New data reveals Australian public servants are enjoying their fastest wage growth in 15 years, outstripping private sector increases and raising questions about economic fairness.
Australian Banks Sound Alarm Over WFH Security Crisis
Major Australian financial institutions are confronting unprecedented cybersecurity threats as remote working becomes permanent, with experts warning of sophisticated phishing attacks and data breaches targeting home networks.
Wall Street's exodus to San Francisco and Phoenix reshapes finance
Major financial institutions are quietly shifting operations from Wall Street to San Francisco and Phoenix in a strategic move that's reshaping America's financial landscape.
Philadelphia Museum CEO fired after just 18 months
Sasha Suda's abrupt departure from the Philadelphia Museum of Art marks a stunning reversal for the director who promised transformative change. Discover the inside story behind the museum's latest leadership crisis.
Reeves pledges Treasury overhaul in Labour economic shake-up
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges to dismantle Treasury's 'orthodoxies' and establish new economic institutions, signalling Labour's most radical economic transformation in decades.
Labour faces public sector productivity crisis in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts Britain's public service productivity puzzle as she prepares her debut Budget, with Treasury analysis revealing stagnant output despite soaring employment costs.
Hero bystander confronts knife-wielding man in London
A courageous member of the public risked his own safety to disarm a man allegedly threatening people with a knife during a terrifying incident in central London, with dramatic footage capturing the entire confrontation.
Why Rachel Reeves Must Gamble on Tax Hikes
Exclusive analysis reveals why the Chancellor faces an impossible choice between fiscal responsibility and crumbling public services as economic pressures mount.
British Library ransomware crisis exposes security flaws
The British Library faces an ongoing technological nightmare as a devastating ransomware attack continues to cripple services months after the initial breach, raising serious questions about cybersecurity in UK cultural institutions.
Music Museums Transform Black History Month Storytelling
Explore how Britain's new cultural institutions are using music from The Supremes to Tupac Shakur to tell powerful stories of Black history and resistance during Black History Month.
Trump's Return: Threat to US Democracy
As Donald Trump prepares to reclaim the White House, experts warn of unprecedented dangers to democratic institutions, civil liberties, and international relations that could reshape America's role in the world.
Expert: 3 Major British Institutions Face Collapse
A leading political scientist issues stark warning about Westminster, Whitehall and the Union itself as systemic pressures threaten fundamental pillars of British governance.
London's financial exodus: Major firms eye EU hubs post-Brexit
Exclusive investigation reveals London's financial dominance is eroding as major institutions quietly shift operations and capital to EU cities following Brexit.
Trump's Authoritarian Blueprint Alarms Democracy Experts
A coalition of democracy experts and former officials warns that Donald Trump's second-term plans represent an unprecedented threat to American democratic institutions, with detailed proposals to consolidate executive power.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
Smithsonian Museums Face Closure in US Government Shutdown
Washington DC's cultural crown jewels face unprecedented shutdown as political deadlock threatens to close Smithsonian museums and the world-famous National Zoo indefinitely.
Trump Presidency Eroded Trust in Federal Agencies
Exclusive polling reveals how Donald Trump's presidency eroded trust in America's most critical federal institutions, with long-lasting implications for democracy.
Doctor's shocking toilet paper warning for public bathrooms
Medical experts reveal why you should always inspect toilet paper before use in public facilities - the surprising health risks could make you think twice.
France's Democratic Crisis: Warning for Britain
As France faces a profound crisis of political faith, experts warn that democratic collapse is no longer a distant threat but an imminent danger facing nations worldwide, including the UK.
The False Economy of Public Service Cuts
New economic analysis reveals how short-term spending cuts on essential services create massive long-term costs for taxpayers and communities across Britain.
Brits trust AI more than politicians, poll reveals
A groundbreaking survey shows Britons now place greater trust in artificial intelligence and Google search results than in government ministers and MPs, signalling a dramatic crisis of confidence in Westminster.
Public Decorum Crisis: Aggression Surges at UK Events
Exclusive investigation reveals how swearing, spitting and physical intimidation are becoming commonplace at British public gatherings, with experts warning of a dangerous new normal for civic behaviour.
Viral toilet warning reveals disturbing hidden danger
A TikTok video revealing what lurks beneath public toilet seats has gone viral, with an Australian woman's shocking find prompting serious health concerns and widespread revulsion.
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