Report reveals $441 million backlog of repairs for Queensland state schools
Teachers and students at schools across Queensland have been subject to rotting ceilings, dilapidated sport courts and unsafe…
Despite US tariff threats, Ireland sees a boost in its tax receipts – The Journal
Despite US tariff threats, Ireland sees a boost in its tax receipts The JournalTax take to end of July…
Ireland on course for record tax year despite US tariff threat – The Irish Times
Bumper corporation tax receipts mean the State remains on course for another record tax year despite the threat…
Colorado governor calls special legislative session to deal with nearly $1B budget hole, artificial intelligence law
Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday ordered state lawmakers back to the Colorado Capitol on Aug. 21 for a…
Queensland teachers strike after pay negotiations with government hit a stalemate
More than 50,000 Queensland school teachers have gone on strike for the first time in 16 years on…
Economist calls for budget ‘prudence’, as Central Bank governor suggests rethink is needed – The Irish Times
“A lot of prudence” is needed in Budget 2026, while there is a case for postponing recurrent spending…
Ukraine uncovers major corruption scheme in defense procurement – POLITICO
The NABU and the SABO said the scheme included a serving member of parliament, regional officials, the head…
Union says principals urged to cancel teachers and combine classes as majority of ACT’s primary schools blow budget
Union representatives say contracted teachers have lost their jobs because of ballooning public school budgets, despite the ACT…
Wyndham City Council referred to IBAC as MP claims tens of millions ‘flushed down the toilet’ on failed IT project
A council in Melbourne’s booming outer south-west has been referred to the state’s anti-corruption watchdog over a failed…
Budget plan for €9.4bn public spending boost will be reconsidered if tariffs hit – The Irish Times
Plans to spend an extra €9.4 billion on public services, tax cuts and building projects next year will…
Spending plans to be unveiled as Paschal Donohoe warns Irish economic model under threat
Ministers will signal greater caution in Summer Economic Statement and National Development Plan Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe. Photo:…
France’s budget bombshell is a wake-up call for Europe as it veers toward bankruptcy – POLITICO
“This will leave increasingly little fiscal space for benefits targeted at mitigating poverty, insuring against income shocks, and…