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Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Councils should 'reach across the ocean' for Ukraine

Ukraine's ambassador to Australia has called on councils to support the war-torn country as it faces increased missile strikes.

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Corruption watchdog launches review after mayor's death

Victoria's corruption watchdog will review its practices after being criticised for failing to keep witnesses up to date, following the death of a former mayor.

Council rates shake up, as NSW lags behind other states

Council rates shake up, as NSW lags behind other states

Council rates shake up, as NSW lags behind other states

Council rates shake up, as NSW lags behind other states

IPART has released a draft report proposing changes to council rate capping, saying it is timely for the NSW government to hold an independent inquiry.

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Safety fear after 'hateful narrative' on gay youth ball

Safety fear after 'hateful narrative' on gay youth ball

Hate groups have targeted an upcoming ball for LGBTQI youth in northeast Victoria, leading to the event being delayed over safety concerns.

NSW to ditch 'one of most undemocratic' voting schemes

NSW to ditch 'one of most undemocratic' voting schemes

Businesses could soon go back to having the same voting power as ordinary residents of central Sydney after changes failed to unseat Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

Electrical line continues to divide western Victoria

The biggest energy infrastructure project in generations has a new preferred route, but some stakeholders worry the project is being rushed through.

Minister erupts as levy stokes council funding tensions

Minister erupts as levy stokes council funding tensions

NSW councils hoping for a handout to cover new expenses for fire and emergency services have been told to get their own house in order.

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NSW mayor wanted nothing to do with 'blackmail' letter

NSW mayor wanted nothing to do with 'blackmail' letter

NSW mayor wanted nothing to do with 'blackmail' letter

NSW mayor wanted nothing to do with 'blackmail' letter

The former mayor of Bathurst, accused of misconduct in public office over an anonymous letter, told police he organised postage but didn't know what was inside.

Mayor's friend 'wrote anonymous letter in desperation'

Mayor's friend 'wrote anonymous letter in desperation'

Mayor's friend 'wrote anonymous letter in desperation'

Mayor's friend 'wrote anonymous letter in desperation'

The former mayor of Bathurst, Robert Bourke, is standing trial accused of blackmail after pleading not guilty to misconduct in public office.

Former Bathurst mayor on trial over anonymous letter

Former Bathurst mayor on trial over anonymous letter

Former Bathurst mayor on trial over anonymous letter

Former Bathurst mayor on trial over anonymous letter

Former Bathurst mayor Robert Bourke has pleaded not guilty to misconduct in public office over an anonymous letter sent to a colleague telling her to quit.

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