Tamala Park landfill closure plan advances
Mindarie Regional Council submits crucial applications to close Tamala Park landfill by 2028-29, addressing leachate management and odour control for northern suburbs residents.
Mindarie Regional Council submits crucial applications to close Tamala Park landfill by 2028-29, addressing leachate management and odour control for northern suburbs residents.
The Queensland Reconstruction Authority launches investigation into Cairns Regional Council's handling of cyclone recovery funds. Stay informed about the audit findings.
New legislation requires major telecommunications providers to deliver comprehensive mobile coverage across Australia, eliminating connectivity black spots nationwide.
Recent council decisions show common sense in short supply as official petitions get sidelined. Discover how local governance is being undermined across Australia.
Discover Wildergreen Moama, a revolutionary lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant, The Playground bar, and Treehouse kids' zone. Your perfect regional escape awaits!
Discover Wildergreen, the groundbreaking lifestyle precinct on the NSW-Victoria border featuring Embr restaurant and Treehouse kids' zone. Perfect country escape just hours from Melbourne and Sydney.
Audit reveals Douglas Shire Council paid former employee triple their wage as contractor. Investigation uncovers serious procurement breaches and governance failures.
Cairns economy surges ahead of Queensland and national averages in 2025, driven by tourism boom and infrastructure investment. Regional economist reveals stunning growth figures.
Charming NSW town Bungendore faces 65% crime increase with no permanent police presence. Arson, vandalism and theft plague the tourism award winner. Read the shocking details.
The Illawarra region has no affordable rental postcodes left, with essential workers and pensioners facing severe housing stress. Discover the full impact of the rental crisis.
A senior officer at Bunbury Regional Prison faces professional standards investigation after allegedly taking inappropriate photo of an inmate. Full details on the incident.
Townsville's Perc Tucker Regional Gallery announces its final 2025 exhibition, 'A Fitting Conclusion,' celebrating local artists before major redevelopment. Discover this cultural milestone.
Discover the winners of the 2025 Hunter Manufacturing Awards, celebrating record-breaking innovation and export success from regional NSW manufacturers. Learn how local companies are competing globally.
The Geelong Advertiser marks 185 years of documenting Geelong's transformation from colonial settlement to modern city. Discover how this newspaper witnessed history unfold.
A Highgate woman faces corruption charges for allegedly misusing regional shire funds. Learn about the investigation and potential consequences.
Year 12 students at Mindarie Senior College complete their final ATAR exams in emotional scenes. Read about their journey and what comes next for these graduates.
Sunshine Coast Airport's major Gateway Precinct approved, featuring hotel, retail and services. Set to boost tourism and create thousands of jobs ahead of 2032 Olympics.
A $5 million federal initiative will transform Hunter's Mt Arthur and Macquarie Coal sites into sustainable assets, creating a national blueprint for economic resilience.
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.
A $24 million overtaking lane is planned for the Golden Highway west of Merriwa to improve safety and traffic flow. Have your say on the proposal until December 12.
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.
After decades in coal mines, Darryl Best advocates for renewable jobs in mining regions. As global markets shift, he warns political denial threatens communities more than energy transition.
Australia's regional healthcare crisis sees life expectancy gaps of 7 years. Discover how universities and government can collaborate to train local doctors for regional communities.
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.
Gingin ranks as Australia's 2nd most popular regional destination. Discover Country Heights Estate, offering hectare lots just an hour from Perth from $385,000.
Geelong's property market shows strong performance with multiple million-dollar sales. Discover the latest auction results and which suburbs are leading the charge.
A historic Geelong wool mill is being transformed into a vibrant food, wine and art destination by the Di Latte family, creating 50 jobs and opening October 2024.