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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.

Tree changers expecting too much from life in the bush

Tree changers expecting too much from life in the bush

Tree changers expecting too much from life in the bush

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

Leichhardt Oval works funded but Tigers yet to commit

Leichhardt Oval works funded but Tigers yet to commit

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.

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Watchdog grills ex-council staffer in corruption probe

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

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.

Mayor referred to corruption watchdog over army service

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

'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.

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Corruption watchdog to publicly probe council contracts

Corruption watchdog to publicly probe council contracts

Corruption watchdog to publicly probe council contracts

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

Wealthy council to fight flagship housing plan in court

Wealthy council to fight flagship housing plan in court

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

Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor

Sally Capp to stand down as Melbourne lord mayor

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

Murder accused campaigns for council re-election

Murder accused campaigns for council re-election

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

Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed

Court bid by ex-MP for travel expense review dismissed

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.

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

'One step forward, two back' on costly demerger mess

Communities wanting to unwind council mergers will have to pay up to $190 million to do it amid calls for the state to clean up the "mess" it created.

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

Rural communities rally against water buybacks

People have rallied in three towns against water buybacks for the Murray Darling, as the senate considers how to return the resource to the environment.

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NSW council rates set to rise up to 5.5pct

NSW's pricing regulator has given councils the green light to raise rates by up to 5.5 per cent in 2024/25, even as the state endures a cost of living crisis.

Lower insurance premiums possible under NSW tax change

Homeowners and businesses facing the highest insurance premiums in the nation could soon enjoy savings under a planned reform for NSW.

A council spent $36m on a new pound that's already full

Councils and animal welfare organisations say they are being overwhelmed with abandoned cats and dogs amid calls to overhaul a "broken" system.

Pothole-riddled country roads need 'urgent' $1b fix

The federal government needs to spend an extra $1 billion a year to help country councils fix and maintain 680,000km of local roads, a report has urged.

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'Fall from grace' as former Bathurst mayor sentenced

Former Bathurst mayor Robert "Bobby" Bourke has been sentenced over a blackmail plot involving an anonymous letter to a female councillor who voted against him.

Sydney mayor suspended after corruption finding

City of Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been suspended by the local government minister after an integrity commission found he engaged in corrupt conduct.

WA town stops playing Wiggles to deter rough sleepers

The City of Bunbury has stopped playing the Wiggles' song Hot Potato on loop to deter homeless people from congregating in a park after the band objected.

Torres Strait council's $66m maritime bills 'invalid'

A court says $66 million in bills Australia's most northerly council sent to a shipping company were beyond the power conferred on the local authority.

Gold Coast councillor to plead not guilty to murder

A Gold Coast city councillor intends pleading not guilty to murdering his mother's partner amid claims of domestic abuse, his lawyer says.

Nine in 10 government agencies report cyber incidents

The public sector should bolster its protection after 90 per cent of Victorian government agencies experienced cybersecurity incidents in 2022, an auditor says.

Vic council scraps Australia Day citizenship ceremonies

A council in central Victoria will ditch Australia Day citizenship ceremonies and add more inclusive events with local Indigenous groups on January 26.

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