Shellharbour Council has appointed Wayde Peterson as its new Chief Executive Officer, bringing extensive local government experience and fresh leadership to the region. Discover what this means for the community.
Ex-mayor Jenny Hill's push for a comprehensive audit of Townsville Council operations encounters significant legal and procedural obstacles that could derail the investigation.
Canberra's public servants are now the highest-paid in the nation, with new data showing ACT government wages surging past other states and territories. Discover what's driving this unprecedented salary growth.
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Former City of Cockburn deputy mayor Chontelle Stone has narrowly survived a controversial push to remove her from council, with the motion failing in a tense 6-5 vote that exposed deep divisions within the local government.
After extensive reporting on Western Australia's crumbling hospital system, the state government is taking decisive steps to address critical issues plaguing the healthcare sector.
WA Premier Roger Cook cites health reasons for scrapping the $500M police complex, but critics question the timing and lack of medical evidence. Discover the political chess game unfolding in Western Australia.
Western Australia's firefighters union has knocked back the state government's latest wage proposal, calling the offer 'disappointing' as industrial tensions escalate.
Katter's Australian Party candidate Nick Dametto defends his controversial position on council funding for Pride events, sparking heated debate in Townsville's local government race.
Exclusive details reveal the Department of Defence's quarter-billion dollar property deal in Canberra, securing long-term office space at Brindabella Park with significant taxpayer investment.
Growing tensions and policy disagreements are raising serious questions about the future of Australia's conservative alliance. Experts weigh in on whether the political marriage has run its course.
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's controversial leadership era examined - from climate policy battles to border protection reforms that defined modern Australian conservatism.
Western Australia's Treasurer Rita Saffioti reveals the ongoing struggle to maintain fair GST distribution despite Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's support. Discover why WA's fight for financial fairness continues.
The McGowan government is throwing a $600,000 lifeline to housing industry groups in a bold move to combat Perth's severe builder shortage and accelerate construction across Western Australia.
Australia introduces groundbreaking legislation requiring parental consent for under-16s on social media platforms, with age verification technology and hefty penalties for non-compliance.
Human rights advocates and Sudanese Australians demand immediate Australian government action as Sudan faces mass atrocities and potential genocide. Experts warn of catastrophic famine without urgent intervention.
Exclusive insight reveals Australia is developing contingency climate strategies as global negotiations face potential collapse. Discover the backup plans being crafted behind closed doors.
Experts warn that increasing government intervention in Australian business and daily life threatens economic freedom and could have serious consequences for our future prosperity.
The WA Labor government faces fierce criticism for pouring millions into questionable local projects while treating taxpayers with contempt. Are your rates being wasted on political vanity?
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure to deliver concrete economic solutions as Australians grapple with cost-of-living pressures and business confidence wavers.
In a cruel twist of fate, West Coast Eagles forward Mikayla Western has torn her ACL just days before the club's historic first AFLW finals appearance, leaving teammates and fans heartbroken.
The Australian Department of Defence is embarking on a significant relocation, moving hundreds of public service staff to a new state-of-the-art office facility at Brindabella Park in Canberra's airport precinct.
Ex-Cambridge mayor Keri Shannon's attempt to overturn serious misconduct findings has failed after the State Administrative Tribunal dismissed her appeal, cementing the original verdict against the former local government leader.
The Australian government's proposed social media ban for under-16s faces major technical hurdles and privacy concerns. Experts reveal why age verification might create more problems than it solves.
Exclusive analysis reveals Australian government spending on external contractors continues to surge, raising questions about public service capacity and budget management.
The Bureau of Meteorology responds to harsh criticism of its controversial website overhaul, defending the $30 million upgrade as essential for Australia's weather forecasting future.
Australia's Liberal Party faces internal chaos as senior figures urge colleagues to step back from the brink and reconsider their panicked approach to current political challenges.
The Australian government extends consultation period for controversial cash mandate amid reports of submission portal difficulties and widespread public backlash.
Western Australia's leader calls for urgent probe into Bureau of Meteorology's disastrous $41 million website upgrade that left farmers and emergency services in the dark during critical weather events.
The Canberra government has publicly apologised after a failed attempt to replace the ageing MyWay card system left commuters frustrated and confused about the territory's public transport future.