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Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Vote tampering appears to have occurred in two local council elections with police to investigate suspicious ballots that authorities describe as "nefarious".

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

In the midst of a by-election the SA government has accused the opposition of squandering taxpayers' money but the Liberals say it was all approved by Treasury.

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Premier floats ban on private company-run elections

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.

'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote

'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote

With a number of independents and minor parties claiming NSW local election scalps, the premier says his party is struggling to connect with families.

Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last

Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is tipped to win her sixth term while some councils face a shift to the left after a nomination debacle by the Liberals.

Polls close after dramatic NSW local election campaign

Polls close after dramatic NSW local election campaign

Counting is under way after a riveting NSW local election campaign, marked by the absence of Liberals in several areas and a fresh start for besieged councils.

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'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

Changes are coming for NSW council conduct along with the restructure of an underfunded office with a limited capacity to investigate thousands of complaints.

'Excited, motivated' mayor keen to take reign into 80s

'Excited, motivated' mayor keen to take reign into 80s

'Excited, motivated' mayor keen to take reign into 80s

'Excited, motivated' mayor keen to take reign into 80s

She's a year older than Donald Trump and facing accusations of "legacy building" but Clover Moore says she's as motivated as ever to stay mayor of Sydney.

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils has lost a legal bid to stop the NSW government appointing administrators and investigating claims of maladministration.

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Candidates who have been left unelectable after a Liberal Party paperwork stuff-up are considering legal action, as the party abandons its own litigation.

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

A man who tampered with 23 postal ballots to help elect himself to a local council seat has been fined $20,000 and avoided prison for the crime.

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Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

A north Queensland mayor has been told to step down by the premier after council colleagues voted for his removal amid a corruption watchdog investigation.

Under fire mayor complains of 'witch hunt' amid probe

A north Queensland mayor who has been told to stand down amid a corruption watchdog probe says he is the victim of a "witch hunt".

Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues

A north Queensland mayor accused of misconduct says he is going nowhere despite growing political pressure to step aside.

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.

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Local council polls and two by-elections have coincided on a big day for voters in Queensland, where one candidate in particular has drawn close attention.

LNP 'realistic' on by-elections, declare 22yo candidate

LNP Leader David Crisafulli says he is realistic about swings to his party ahead of two by-elections as he announces a 22-year-old candidate in the state poll.

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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