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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.

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.

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.

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Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

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.

Mayor urged to stand aside after no confidence vote

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

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

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.

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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.

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

Mayors returned after council elections in Queensland

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

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

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

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.

Nominations now open for ex-premier's seat

Nominations now open for ex-premier's seat

Nominations now open for ex-premier's seat

Nominations now open for ex-premier's seat

Nominations have opened for ex-Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's former Brisbane seat ahead of a by-election in March.

Race begins to take over former premier's seat

Race begins to take over former premier's seat

Race begins to take over former premier's seat

Race begins to take over former premier's seat

The Victorian Electoral Commission is urging political hopefuls to act quickly to be in the race for former premier Daniel Andrews' seat of Mulgrave.

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Major spending cuts for country's biggest council

Brisbane City Council has announced $400 million-plus spending cuts until June 30, with green bridge construction one of the major projects affected.

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