Sydney's Coogee Beach was left trashed after thousands celebrated 'Orphans Christmas'. Council crews worked overnight to remove over 20 tonnes of waste. Read more about the clean-up and community outrage.
Get the inside running on Saturday's Randwick meeting with our race-by-race preview and expert betting tips. Find out which horses are favoured to win.
Wollongong and Shellharbour councils announce altered bin collection schedules over Christmas. Find out your new collection days and extra recycling services.
Get the full preview and expert betting tips for the Randwick race meeting on December 18, 2025. Key runners include Navy Buoy, Ripley, and Bartolf. Gamble responsibly.
Queanbeyan trainer Paul Facoory weighs up a home track run or a TAB Highway at Randwick for his mare Party It Down, who has shown strong form. Get the full preview and stable insights here.
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 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.
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.
Blueblood filly Erin Jo, the daughter of champion mare Lucia Valentina, makes her much-anticipated race debut at Kensington for trainer Kris Lees. Can she uphold her mother's legacy?
Blueblood filly Erin Jo, the first progeny of champion mare Lucia Valentina to be trained by Kris Lees, makes her much-anticipated race debut at Kensington. Lees is tempering expectations but hopeful for a positive run.
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.
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.
Sydney's Coogee Beach stunned visitors as water turned fluorescent green. Randwick Council identified the non-toxic dye used for plumbing. Learn the facts.
Recent council decisions show common sense in short supply as official petitions get sidelined. Discover how local governance is being undermined across Australia.
Audit reveals Douglas Shire Council paid former employee triple their wage as contractor. Investigation uncovers serious procurement breaches and governance failures.
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.
Experienced councillor Libby Stapleton becomes Surf Coast Shire's new mayor, bringing extensive local government experience to lead the coastal region.
Wollongong Council has approved halving developer contributions for new hotels to 1%, sparking debate over lost revenue versus tourism incentives. Read the full story.
Geelong councillors clash over manhole cover crisis causing traffic chaos on Cheesmans Rd. Residents demand immediate action on infrastructure safety.
AGL and the Australian Energy Council reaffirm commitment to net zero by 2050, creating a stark divide with the Coalition's new climate policy. Discover how this impacts Australia's energy future.
Newcastle councillors receive clear technical advice that open-air dressing rooms at Newcastle Ocean Baths contravene modern design standards, creating legal obligations.
Lake Macquarie councillors have voted for a fundamental review of coastal flooding policy as properties at risk surge to 12,000. Discover what this means for homeowners.
Four Albion Park residents petition Shellharbour Council for an acoustic barrier and double glazing to combat 'unhealthy' traffic noise and pollution from Ashburton Drive.
Fire and Rescue NSW inspection reveals significant safety concerns at Blue Haven aged care facility in Kiama, with exit doors requiring excessive force to open. Council to consider fire safety order.
Multiple Geelong businesses face liquidation as ASIC records reveal company collapses across the Corangamite council area. Stay informed about local economic impacts.