Council calls for state cash to fix public toilets
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.
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.
A City of Melbourne councillor has vowed to donate her sitting fees to support menstrual charity Share the Dignity after a tied council vote. Discover the debate on local government's role in ending period poverty.
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.
A man has died and two others are in hospital after a car crashed into a Melbourne medical centre. Police are investigating the cause of the tragic incident.
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.
East Fremantle councillors have unanimously voted to receive superannuation payments, backdated to the October elections. The move aligns the Town with larger councils.
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.
Shocking new video shows the moment a stolen 4WD ploughed through a busy Melbourne shopping centre, sending shoppers including children fleeing. A man faces court.
Cottesloe councillor Katy Mason has resigned and is moving to Nedlands. She is considering running in the upcoming Nedlands council election. Read the full story.
Perth Wildcats coach John Rillie says his team is ready to prove they've learned from their last defeat to Melbourne United. Can they turn the tables in the NBL?
A man has been stabbed at Keysborough Secondary College in Melbourne's southeast. The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Read the latest details.
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 bride and groom's wedding day was disrupted after their car was involved in a collision in Melbourne's northeast. Emergency services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.
Recent council decisions show common sense in short supply as official petitions get sidelined. Discover how local governance is being undermined across Australia.
A 26-year-old man has been fatally shot at a home in Melbourne's Altona. Police are investigating the early morning incident as neighbours express shock. Download the 7NEWS app for updates.
A 29-year-old e-scooter rider is fighting for life after a serious accident in Melbourne's north. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.
Audit reveals Douglas Shire Council paid former employee triple their wage as contractor. Investigation uncovers serious procurement breaches and governance failures.
The North Melbourne Kangaroos are through to their third consecutive AFLW grand final after a stunning 10-point comeback victory against Melbourne. Read the full match report.
A man has died after being struck by a car at a Brooklyn intersection early Saturday morning. Police are investigating as Victoria's road toll reaches 256 deaths this year.
A 23-year-old international student spent her birthday in hospital after a random attack in Melbourne's CBD. The alleged offender has been charged with multiple offences.
Joondalup residents face potential service cuts as the city council confronts a $20 million operational deficit. Learn how this budget crisis could impact your community.
Maitland Council expresses disappointment as cruise ships cancel visits following Newcastle's approval of Rising Tide protest, costing local businesses millions.
Kiama's historic police residence faces severe deterioration with falling gutters and overgrown vegetation. Council unanimously backs motion seeking state government assistance for restoration.
Kiama Council CEO Jane Stroud warns next year's budget will be the 'hardest ever' as council works to meet state government requirements for financial recovery.
Wollongong Council has approved halving developer contributions for new hotels to 1%, sparking debate over lost revenue versus tourism incentives. Read the full story.
Four Albion Park residents petition Shellharbour Council for an acoustic barrier and double glazing to combat 'unhealthy' traffic noise and pollution from Ashburton Drive.
A Melbourne mother and her three children were ambushed by an armed intruder in a terrifying home invasion police say was a case of mistaken identity. Download the 7NEWS app for breaking news.
A Brighton father spends $100k on home security after brazen theft, but council targets his cameras. Police use his tech to catch teen criminals. Read the full story.
Mayoral candidate Troy Kippin outlines his vision for a pro-business council to drive economic growth and unlock Townsville's potential. Learn about his key policies.
A 43-year-old man is fighting for life after being brutally attacked with a machete at a Melbourne car wash. The random attack occurred in Essendon on Thursday morning.