Lucy Arundell reports on the road that no one wants to drive on. While the government says it's "acutely aware" of the issue, there's plenty of frustration from its users. She also brings news of calls for compensation for businesses affected by the light rail works in London Circuit.
The election is getting closer, and with the size of the public service becoming a key factor in the opposition's campaign, Miriam Webber has examined just how Peter Dutton has crafted his message on his planned cuts. Dana Daniel writes that shadow treasurer Angus Taylor is pointing to a spike in annual spending on "official hospitality" by federal government entities, at the same time the government is opposing his tax-free business lunch policy.