‘Over the top’: Sydney mayor unleashes on 40-storey tower
A mayor in one of Sydney’s fastest-growing council areas has attacked a proposed 40-storey residential tower near a…
Social media ‘the new town hall’, policy expert says after Launceston Mayor Matthew Garwood’s failed court bid
A public policy academic says social media is the “new town hall” and has called for clearer “rules…
Labor accused of rushing through citizenship backlog to boost the number of new voters ahead of the next election
The Albanese government has been accused of trying to fast-track a growing citizenship backlog to increase the number…
Hepburn Shire resident shuts down council by laying private charges against councillors
Three more councillors at Hepburn Shire Council have been served with criminal charges by a private citizen, leaving…
Hepburn Shire mayor says charges in ‘private prosecution’ by resident a ‘threat to democracy’
The mayor of a Central Victorian council says charges laid against him by a private citizen are “threat…
Council uses AI to inform 10-year plan for ‘more depth’ at ‘fifth of the price’
Tasmania’s West Tamar region is known for its vineyards, gastronomy, national parks and agricultural scene. It is also…
North Sydney residents could soon be charged to use public parks under a controversial new proposal
Residents in North Sydney will have to pay to use public parks for large gatherings, commercial picnics and…
Federal MP Joanne Ryan joins calls for Wyndham mayor Preet Singh to quit
Federal MP Joanne Ryan has used parliament to urge the mayor of Wyndham City Council, Preet Singh, to…