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'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

'Troubling' crackdowns no fix to homelessness crisis

Strained by chronic housing supply challenges, a leading researcher has warned councils against forcibly removing their homeless populations.

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

Calls for mayor to resign over sex offender reference

A character reference for a convicted child sex offender has seen a city council turn against its mayor, unanimously passing a motion of no confidence in him.

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

More than $1 billion has been pledged to fix roads and potholes across Australia's second-most-populous state, but riders and advocates argue it's not enough.

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Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

Mayor denies assault and 'looks forward' to court date

An inner-city mayor accused of assault says he will fight the claims with "heaps of witnesses" at a contested hearing.

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Outback town mayor pulls out of Australia Day events

Alice Springs will go ahead with Australia Day formalities without the mayor, who says the January 26 celebration harms parts of her community.

'Ghoulish reminder': Bondi footbridge may be demolished

'Ghoulish reminder': Bondi footbridge may be demolished

The future of a heritage-listed footbridge where gunmen opened fire is uncertain as the council decides whether to replace it or transform it into a memorial.

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York mayor

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as first Muslim New York mayor

Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to take office in the largest city in the United States.

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Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

Local councillor quits over late-night strip club beer

A local councillor who tried to expense a beer at a strip club to ratepayers has resigned amid accusations he misrepresented his military service to voters.

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'

A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.

Townsville mayor stands down after fudging SAS past

Townsville mayor stands down after fudging SAS past

Townsville mayor stands down after fudging SAS past

Townsville mayor stands down after fudging SAS past

A major regional city will face a by-election after its former mayor and army reservist quit following a "lengthy saga".

Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

Ex-mayor, developer faced court over corruption claims

A former mayor and property developer have faced court for the first time since being charged by an anti-corruption watchdog over secret payment allegations.

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

Corruption charges laid over 'secret' council payments

A corruption watchdog is pushing ahead with prosecuting two people at the centre of a protracted developer payments scandal.

Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash

Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash

Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash

Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash

A state government may make a U-turn and revive a controversial road rule that lets motorists turn left at a red traffic light.

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

Towns get 'down payment' to shoulder renewable change

More than 40 areas nationwide are being considered for clusters of renewable energy projects, with the first zone receiving $60 million for locals to benefit.

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Panel to let housing developers bypass council scrutiny

Large-scale housing proposals will be allowed to avoid council as Australia's most expensive housing market gets worse under decade-low approvals.

Green light for scooters a red flag for local councils

NSW has trailed other states in regulating e-scooters but recent council trials show the need for statewide consistency, an inquiry has been told.

Victorian renters promised a fairer dispute service

Renters are the latest group to be addressed in a week of housing announcements from the Victorian government, but the Greens say the policy is "repackaged".

Rising sea levels to hit economy like a lockdown wave

The economic impact of rising sea levels would be in the hundreds of billions of dollars for Victoria without proper action, a state inquiry has been told.

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Mayor set to challenge government move to remove him

A controversial mayor has responded to a show cause notice issued by the Queensland government, challenging a plan to remove him from office.

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

The Northern Territory government is planning the criminalisation of public drinking while also making alcohol cheaper to buy.

Former council mayor traded influence for cocaine

An ex-Melbourne council mayor traded influence for cocaine after a secret probe into an alleged bribery scheme, Victoria's corruption watchdog has found.

Overwhelmed rookies policing 'most dangerous' town

Inexperienced police are being sent to rural and regional areas while governments struggle to address the root causes of crime, an inquiry has been told.

'Inequity is devastating': rural councils on the brink

A rural council says it has been forced to cut services and increase rates as it faces financial turmoil, leaving its vulnerable residents even more desperate.

Premier floats ban on private company-run elections

After long queues plagued some polling stations at NSW local elections, a ban has been flagged on private companies running them in the future.

Lane closed: Road to recovery bound by red tape

With the two-year anniversary approaching for some of Victoria's worst floods on record, many councils are still begging for recovery funding.

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