Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Fremantle Council has voted to change planning rules, requiring new small bars to seek approval to address noise issues. Find out what this means for the port city's nightlife.
Wollongong City Council has finalised a new seven-year domestic waste management contract worth over $140 million with Remondis, starting July 2027. Read the details of the deal.
Cockburn councillors vote 7-2 to bring public petitions back to council meetings, overturning a 2017 policy. The move aims to enhance local democracy despite staff concerns over cost.
City of Newcastle councillors have unanimously condemned the deadly Bondi terror attack, lighting City Hall blue for a week and laying a wreath in solidarity with the Jewish community. Read their powerful message of unity.
Newcastle councillors are urging the NSW government to fund a major upgrade of public toilets, citing high costs and the need for accessibility. A state inquiry backed their call.
Steve Evans examines the troubling conflation of anti-Semitism with criticism of Israel, arguing for clear thinking and condemning racism without qualification. Read his analysis.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
Wollongong City Council has awarded the Lagoon Restaurant lease to Sydney hospitality giant The Grounds of Alexandria. The five-year deal promises a new era for the Stuart Park site. Read the full story.
Canberra's Garema Place reopens after lengthy redevelopment, drawing mixed reactions from locals. Is the new sand-toned concrete plaza an improvement or a missed opportunity?
Newcastle councillors have deferred a major plan to revitalise Civic Park and surrounds, citing a $70 million price tag and more pressing community priorities like safer streets and drainage.
Lake Macquarie Council reports a brazen theft of 23 heavy sandstone blocks from The Esplanade. The $10,000 loss prompts a police investigation and a call for public dashcam footage.
Code of conduct complaints at Newcastle City Council have doubled in two years, costing ratepayers over $62,000. Nine complaints were lodged, with four still pending. Read the full report.
Northlake Electrical loses its City of Fremantle contract despite a lower price bid, as a new tender scores higher on experience. The owner demands a review.
Townsville City Council is recruiting 30 new staff in a major 'back to basics' drive to improve core services like parks, roads, and waste. Mayor Troy Thompson leads the overhaul.
The insurance cost for the Lake Macquarie City Council arson attack has surged to $41 million, with court revelations of a 'big developer' connection. Staff may not return until 2027.
City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin and CEO Stevan Rodic are heading to the US again, with the $30,000+ trip funded by ratepayers. The visit aims to strengthen sister city ties with Anaheim.
Newcastle Council approves changes to an eight-storey Hall Street development, swapping one-bedroom units for three-bedroom apartments in response to market demand. Read the full details.
WA Premier Roger Cook has labelled the ongoing turmoil at the City of Perth an 'ongoing soap opera', while backing Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds' efforts. Read the latest.
A development application for seven four-bedroom townhouses near the Mount Ousley interchange has been submitted. The proposal cites proximity to transport and the University of Wollongong as key benefits. Read the details.
City of Cockburn Mayor Bruce Reynolds will support revoking his own motion for a workplace culture review to prevent internal conflict. Details on the political manoeuvre inside.
Liberal councillors call for a ban on Rising Tide using public land after a weekend of protests in Newcastle Harbour led to over 140 arrests and significant economic disruption. Read the full story.
The WACA's CEO has formally requested a 10-year exemption from council rates, worth an estimated $2.5 million, to aid the historic ground's financial future. Read the full story.
The Bureau of Meteorology will now charge local councils for crucial flood data, sparking concerns over community safety and council budgets. Read the full story.
A NSW coroner has praised the response of police and Lake Macquarie City Council's suicide prevention measures following an inquest into a woman's death at Redhead Bluff. Read the full findings.
Newcastle Council defends its $39.8 million ocean baths upgrade as heritage advocates demand the DA be withdrawn over transparency and alcohol concerns. Full details inside.
Property Council reveals Perth CBD has Australia's worst shop vacancy rate at 25%. Urgent action demanded to address homelessness and revitalise the city centre.
Discover Newcastle's best local businesses for Christmas 2025. Support community enterprises offering puddings, trees, markets and festive experiences while boosting the local economy.
Sydney's Coogee Beach stunned visitors as water turned fluorescent green. Randwick Council identified the non-toxic dye used for plumbing. Learn the facts.
Two people seriously injured in Adelaide shopping centre brawl. Suspect in custody as police seek witnesses and mobile footage. Emergency services responded to violent disturbance.