The growing confusion over anti-Semitism in Australia
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.
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.
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?
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.
Plans for a new 79-place Montessori childcare centre on church land in Lake Heights have been submitted to Wollongong City Council. The development includes a shared underground car park and church upgrades. Read the full details.
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.
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.
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
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.
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.
A staggering 29 records were broken at the 2025 Illawarra and Southern Highlands zone athletics championships in Gwynneville. Young stars like Kai Levitski and Elsa Sandell delivered historic performances.
The Sea Cliff Bridge will close this Sunday for a pro-Palestine march. NSW Police have approved the protest, with details on traffic disruptions to be finalised. Read more.
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.
The Level 33 development on Flinders Street has been approved to add three more storeys and 33 apartments after a successful review. Discover how NSW's affordable housing policy made it possible.
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.
Watch Wollongong's City Diggers Club demolition through five months of time-lapse footage. The $230 million Globe development will bring new hotels and RSL facilities to the CBD.
Sydney's Coogee Beach stunned visitors as water turned fluorescent green. Randwick Council identified the non-toxic dye used for plumbing. Learn the facts.
Shoppers hit Wollongong Central for Black Friday deals as Australia poised for record $6.8 billion sales weekend. Discover the local shopping trends and consumer insights.
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.
Wollongong City Council seeks public input to transform Flinders Street into a vibrant 'arrival boulevard' as thousands of new apartments reshape the area. Have your say on the future.
Wollongong Local Planning Panel rejects adult shop in Crown Street Mall due to proximity to church and unacceptable impact on children. Read the full details.
Newcastle deputy lord mayor defends decision to delay Beaumont Street debate as MP calls it 'disappointing'. Read about the political clash over Hamilton's social issues.
Melville Council forces ratepayers to cover an $80,000 bill for a special election after a councillor's resignation. The Palmyra-Melville-Willagee ward faces months of under-representation.
Queensland Crime Commission reveals Troy Thompson faked cancer while leaking council secrets. Read the shocking details of the investigation findings.
City of Melville councillor Clive Ross fails to secure review of council payments for legal representation. Motion defeated 7-4 amid transparency concerns.