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Councils blocked on road to recovery - inquiry

Councils blocked on road to recovery - inquiry

Victorian councils say they are struggling to maintain critical infrastructure as they buckle under cost-shifting, rate caps and complex grant processes.

Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

A mayor plans to slash power bills for his city's residents and business operators in a bulk-buying scheme he says could work for communities across Australia.

Don't pull the plug on hire e-scooters, premier says

Don't pull the plug on hire e-scooters, premier says

Don't pull the plug on hire e-scooters, premier says

Don't pull the plug on hire e-scooters, premier says

Premier Jacinta Allan has made a thinly veiled threat to the City of Melbourne council after it voted to shut down e-scooter operators in a matter of weeks.

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Melbourne council runs e-scooter trial off the footpath

Melbourne council runs e-scooter trial off the footpath

The City of Melbourne will walk away from e-scooter hire contracts, leaving the hire companies with 30 days to shut the trial down.

Digital parking fines soar as wheels turn to curb rise

Digital parking fines soar as wheels turn to curb rise

Ticketless parking fines, criticised for being less fair to motorists, have raised more than $150 million in the past year in NSW as government urges changes.

Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Howard minister ends 50-year career, Perrottet bows out

Former immigration minister Philip Ruddock has been turfed out by the Liberal party while ex premier Dominic Perrottet addressed parliament for the final time.

'Disrespectful' thieves pinch World War I honour roll

'Disrespectful' thieves pinch World War I honour roll

Police are investigating the theft of a World War I honour roll from a Sydney park, with the local council saying it has no idea who took it.

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Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils will fight NSW government plans to appoint an administrator amid claims of maladministration.

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Findings of 'widespread dysfunction' at a local council is prompting the NSW government to consider appointing an administrator.

Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building

Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building

Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building

Councils ranked on housing approvals to speed building

Local council performance in approving housing development has been ranked in a "league table" as part of government efforts to accelerate home construction.

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

Local government reforms aim to right council dramas

In a few months, Victorians could be looking at a host of new local representatives and many will be hoping for a less tumultuous time for councils.

Governor-general hosts flood victims in first meeting

Governor-general hosts flood victims in first meeting

Governor-general hosts flood victims in first meeting

Governor-general hosts flood victims in first meeting

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to visit as many Australian communities as possible to listen to locals and deliver their messages back to those in power.

The promise and pitfalls of Airbnb in country Australia

The promise and pitfalls of Airbnb in country Australia

The promise and pitfalls of Airbnb in country Australia

The promise and pitfalls of Airbnb in country Australia

Homestay giant Airbnb says its guests add billions of dollars to regional economies but country towns are being warned tourism is not always a saviour.

Council scrutinised after dog mauling death of 90yo

Council scrutinised after dog mauling death of 90yo

Council scrutinised after dog mauling death of 90yo

Council scrutinised after dog mauling death of 90yo

A coroner has been critical of a local council's actions ahead of grandmother Ada 'Sally' Holland.being fatally mauled by dogs.

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Tree changers expecting too much from life in the bush

Population growth is a "negative sum outcome" for some rural councils as they scramble to provide early education, health care and aged care on limited funds.

Leichhardt Oval works funded but Tigers yet to commit

A local council has voted to put $10 million towards a redevelopment of Leichhardt Oval, but the state and federal governments are yet to come to the party.

Watchdog grills ex-council staffer in corruption probe

The NSW corruption watchdog is examining allegations a former Canterbury-Bankstown council employee profited from the awarding of construction contracts.

Sydney mayor challenges doubters in record-pushing bid

Clover Moore is seeking a sixth term as lord mayor of the council covering Sydney's main business district.

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Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

A watchdog has referred a north Queensland mayor to the Crime and Corruption Commission over his military service history claims following an investigation.

'Hate is not a family value': book ban protesters erupt

A war of wars has erupted between rival groups outside a Sydney council chambers over the decision to ban a book featuring same-sex parenting.

Corruption watchdog to publicly probe council contracts

The Independent Commission Against Corruption is investigating the awarding of contracts at a Sydney council over a period of more than 18 months.

Wealthy council to fight flagship housing plan in court

Ku-ring-gai Council on Sydney's north shore is going to court over a NSW housing plan, but the state's premier is not worried about more following suit.

Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor

Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp, who led the city through the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is quitting after six years in the top job at town hall.

Murder accused campaigns for council re-election

Incumbent Gold Coast councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden won't back down on his decision to run for re-election after being charged with murder.

Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed

An attempt by ex-MP Andrew Laming for an expenditure watchdog's decision over his travel expenses to be reviewed has been dismissed by the Federal Court.

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