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PM edition, Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Thodey review will urge ‘ambitious’ and 'transformative' changes to public service

Subscriber only: The public service commission has flagged change is coming to the bureaucracy and has warned it is up to agencies to adapt.

Top stories

Prison review: too few staff, bored prisoners

Subscriber only: The independent inspector has made 73 recommendations for change at Canberra's jail.

Health authorities issue warning as dust storm hits

Strong winds have brought raised dust levels back to the capital, and asthma sufferers in particular are being warned to take precautions.

Plans lodged for 260 units in Parkes

Subscriber only: The apartments at The Griffin in Parkes would span three buildings and could each be up to eight storeys tall.

Buses taken off Anketell St for Tuggeranong revamp

All buses that travel along the road will be rerouted as part of  a multimillion-dollar project to upgrade Tuggeranong's town centre.

Liberals push back against donations disclosure

The federal director of the Liberal Party has dismissed a call for real-time political donations disclosures.

No plans for a Pacific Brigade says ADF brass 

The government will not relax restrictions on foreign nationals serving in the Australian Defence Force to create a "Pacific regiment".

Featured

Rubicon still an institution, if not overly contemporary

Restaurant review: Rubicon can't really be faulted in terms of technique - it's just not as exciting or modern as it promises.

Thredbo Valley Track extension gets thumbs up

Subscriber only: The extension to the mountain bike track at Thredbo Valley is both thrilling and testing, writes Tim the Yowie Man.

How a Canberra childhood inspired Peter Fenton

Peter Fenton never set out to write a book - but then a line came to him out of nowhere during his daily commute. 

How to have a very Pilot Christmas 

Subscriber only: One of Canberra's top restaurants has served up some exclusive recipes.
 
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