Questions raised over top APS officials pay

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Today’s Headlines AM Edition, Monday August 14, 2023 Good morning, Canberra. Winter's making a comeback, with a top of 11 degrees and showers forecast. Here’s what’s making news in the capital. Questions raised over pay policy for top APS officials Public service: The Public Service Commission revealed it has green-lit pay packets in excess of $488,600 for 20 senior public servants in the past three years. New chief of personnel stands up for defence culture change Defence: "Acute" is how the landmark Defence Strategic Review described its workforce challenges. Leading the charge: The territory's EV switch heats up Transport: The number of petrol-powered cars sold in the territory is falling. The journalism you trust. Check out our digital subscription plans today. SUBSCRIBE What to do with our rabbit-infested, neglected hill? Development: You mightn't know it to look at it, but it is one of the points in what is now known as the National Triangle. Is it time to 'tart up' AusTender? Public eye: The saucy AusTender press release Parliament's audit committee didn't want you to see. The significance of our magical Matildas World Cup: No sporting Australian achievement in the last 25 years rivalled the Matildas' broadcast reach. Raiders great announces retirement Sport: Jarrod Croker said his body - after 305 games and 15 seasons - could no longer take the rigours of the NRL. New chai bar unlike anything you've tried before Business: A new chai bar has opened in Kingston promising Canberrans a mind-blowing experience. Construction to start on city fire and ambulance station ACT politics: The new emergency services station in Acton was due to be completed about two years ago. This is not a harmless gimmick. Alcohol rules have to change Opinion: Today's teenagers are tomorrow's drinkers. Booze companies bank on this, writes Helen Mitchell. Branded Content Constantly evolving food, heritage and culture Here are a few must-see and dos when next you're in Singapore. quick links Digital version of today's paper Premium subscribers can read a digital version of Today's Paper on all devices. Previous editions are also available. Discover Daily crosswords & sudoku Our Cryptic and Quick Crosswords, Sudoku, Word Search, Code Cracker and Ultimate Trivia are updated daily for premium subscribers. Discover Times Past Take a step back in history and see what was making news on the front page of the paper on this day in a past year. Discover © 2023 Australian Community Media 159 Bells Line of Road, North Richmond, NSW (2754) Aus Update your preferences Unsubscribe from this list We are passionate about keeping our communities strong, informed and connected.