Focus turns to a $134,000 spy bill as ICAC inquiry draws to a close
The NSW corruption watchdog has heard developer Toplace paid a private investigator $134,000 to surveil a former Strathfield…
Waverley Council rejects Australia Day celebration expansion after warning from Indigenous advisory body
Sydney’s Waverley Council has rejected plans to expand Australia Day celebrations that would have cost ratepayers “almost nothing”,…
Waverley Council adopts Bondi Junction master plan for 3000 new homes after fiery NIMBY backlash
Australia’s most affluent council has narrowly voted in favour of a controversial plan for 3000 new homes, billed…
Residents ‘forced to carry cost’ of controversial $3.6m bin change: ‘No opt out’
A controversial bin change could be back on the chopping block, as councillors reconsider whether to press ahead.…
There’s still time to get vaccinated
People who have not yet been vaccinated are being urged to boost their protection this winter with flu…
Stop Smoking, Feel Happier campaign launches to help smokers quit
The Smokefree Advice Centre in Chatham. Published: Thursday, 8th January 2026 A new campaign across the South East…
Medway Sport can help you feel great in 2026
‘It’s Time for Me: It’s Time for Fun: It’s Time for Us.’ Whether it’s watching friendships grow in…
Queensland mayors and councillors to get pay rises between 3.25 and 4.5 per cent next financial year
Queensland mayors and councillors outside of Brisbane have been awarded pay rises worth thousands of dollars that will…
Yass Valley Council proposes raising rates by 40-58pc as it deals with multimillion-dollar deficit
The Yass Valley Council has deferred a vote on a rate increase of between 40 and 58 per…
Minister slams ‘extremist’ candidates nominating for WA council elections
A West Australian minister has condemned the emergence of “extremist” candidates nominating for the state’s forthcoming council elections,…