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The Shire of Derby/West Kimberley has confirmed a shake-up of its elected members following a decision by the Court of Disputed Returns. The ruling stems from an invalidity complaint lodged by the Western Australian Electoral Commission regarding the 2025 local government elections. While the Shire noted the initial results were marred by “eligibility matters,” the […]
Continue ReadingThe District Council of Grant is looking to trade in its 1996 origins for a fresh identity, proposing a transition to the Southern Limestone Coast Council. The move, announced this week, marks the first major overhaul of the Council’s branding since it was formed via amalgamation nearly thirty years ago. Mayor Kylie Boston says the […]
Continue ReadingHire e-scooters are being pulled off Hobart’s streets, after the City Council decided to axe the controversial scheme in favour of an e-bike-only model. Pulse Tasmania reports the decision follows years of complaints regarding safety risks, poor rider behaviour, and footpaths being cluttered with dumped devices. Disability advocates had repeatedly warned the scooters posed a […]
Continue ReadingLocal governments across Australia are bracing for significant budget impacts following a landmark ruling by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) that mandates the recovery of surging fuel costs within the road transport industry. The Road Transport Contractual Chain Order – Fuel Cost Recovery – 2026, which takes effect today, April 21, is the first of […]
Continue ReadingWestern Australia’s Local Government Inspector,Tony Brown, has extended the appointment of the monitor at the City of Perth by two months. The extension, confirmed this week, ensures that Carol Adams OAM will remain in the role until July 19, 2026. Ms. Adams was initially appointed on January 19, 2026, for a three-month period following reports […]
Continue ReadingTownsville Mayor Nick Dametto has issued an urgent plea to the State Government for a permanent increase in police presence during major events, citing a breakdown in public safety that saw families forced into traffic and an alleged physical assault in the CBD. Following Thursday night’s North Queensland Cowboys home game, residents reported an “intimidating […]
Continue ReadingThe NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has announced it will hold a public inquiry into allegations of serious corruption at the City of Parramatta Council. The inquiry, known as Operation Navarra, is scheduled to begin on Monday, 11 May 2026. The investigation focuses on former Chief Executive Officer Gail Connolly, along with council employees […]
Continue ReadingAs Kiama Municipal Council prepares for its Ordinary Meeting on Tuesday, the community is bracing for a defining moment in the region’s local governance. Faced with a looming $4.5 million deficit and a state-mandated deadline to balance the books by June 2027, the council has released a “266-page bundle” of documents detailing drastic measures that […]
Continue ReadingThe cost of filling a vacant seat on Greater Bendigo City Council has skyrocketed from $1,000 to over $160,000. The council has confirmed the $161k cost of holding a recent by-election, due to the shift to single-member wards – rather than a simple countback of votes from the last election. While the State Government says […]
Continue ReadingRubbish is piling up across Melbourne as more than one-thousand council workers take part in the largest strike in Victorian history. Garbage collections, street cleansing, and home-care visits will grind to a halt on May 5th as workers from eight councils—including the City of Melbourne—march on Parliament House. The Herald Sun reports that bans on […]
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