Melissa Coade

The employer of the largest government workforce in the country has called for embattled professional services firm KPMG to make assurances its contract work is sound.

Queensland's most senior public servant has underscored the increasing complexity of service delivery and catalogue of responsibilities for all tiers of government.

Public servants from around the country have been celebrated in the King's Birthday honours, with 48 meritorious PSMs awarded among the 948 outstanding Australians recognised this year.

David Glasson PSM has been recognised in the King's Birthday honours list for outstanding public service to the maintenance and conservation of the Pyrmont Bridge in NSW.

An expert advisory committee established to create a new play strategy for Western Australia will convene for the first time, with a mission to give each child in the state the best possible start in life.

The country's top leaders have met to discuss fuel supply and biosecurity measures.

Handing down his fourth NSW budget on Tuesday, Treasurer Daniel Mookhey described the distribution arrangements for Goods and Services Tax as a “wild wheel of fortune”.

Liberal Senator James Paterson has been bestowed with a political leadership award, recognised by the Susan McKinnon Foundation for his “disciplined and substantive contribution to public debate”.

A bigger electric bus fleet in WA is delivering a greener, cleaner public transport system for the state.

One of Australia's most powerful national security leaders shares her recipe for impact and effectiveness.