Call for public library funding reform as Melbourne’s growth areas miss out
To secure a good spot at her local library’s bustling baby and toddler sessions, mum of two Jasmin…
History-making mayor of Maribyrnong, Mohamed Semra, is only getting started
Sometimes, when the online abuse for being a young, African-born, Muslim mayor gets brutal, Mohamed Semra turns to…
Future of Ricky Hatton’s old boxing club in doubt
The amateur boxing club where world champion Ricky Hatton learned his trade could soon be left without a…
Proposal to give NSW councils greater powers to shut illegal prayer halls
Local councils will be given greater powers to shut down illegal prayer halls and dish out massive fines…
Think tank says an overlooked solution to Australia’s housing crisis could unlock about 1 million new homes
Australia could unlock about a million new homes if just one in four standalone dwellings in major cities…
Aussie council threatens $834 fines after banned product discovered on nature strip
Tensions are brewing in Aussie suburbs after a local council ordered the removal of a resident’s “pristine” fake…
Bruce Reynolds to remain City of Perth Lord Mayor as counting continues in WA local government elections
Bruce Reynolds will continue as City of Perth Lord Mayor, while early figures from WA’s local government elections…
Minister flags compulsory voting in local government elections, 4-year terms amid low voter turnout
Voting in council elections could become mandatory in Western Australia if the turnout for this weekend’s poll continues…