A controversial state government proposal to grant Queensland mayors more authority, including hiring and firing CEOs, has sparked a fierce rift among local councils. Discover the details of the plan and the heated debate.
Federal MPs will return early to debate Australia's 'toughest ever' hate laws, targeting radicalisation and visa cancellations, following the Bondi terror attack. Read the latest.
A Cairns judge has thrown out drug evidence, ruling a police search unlawful because an officer relied on the smell of cannabis from months earlier. Read the full ruling details.
Zahara Mamdani is inaugurated as the 110th mayor of New York, promising transformative policies on housing, climate, and equity. Follow her historic journey.
A former top US intelligence officer says Australian agencies failed to share critical clues before the Bondi massacre. Could better intel sharing have prevented the tragedy? Read the full analysis.
Mining and energy groups warn a Federal Court decision creates a 'two-tiered' workplace class, expanding union delegate powers beyond Fair Work Commission limits. Read the full story.
Victoria Police granted new powers to stop and search without warrant in Geelong CBD, Corio, and Waurn Ponds to combat knife crime and public violence. The 12-month order starts April 26.
South Australian police gain stronger search powers for high-risk missing persons cases. New legislation allows entry without consent when vulnerable lives are at stake.
An ACT court has ruled police unlawfully detained an intoxicated man in a unit complex barbecue area, determining it was not a public place. Read the full legal analysis.
Nick Dametto secured Townsville's mayoral victory with strong support from northern suburbs. Discover the polling data that decided the 2024 local government election.
The WA Government bypasses local councils with new housing approval powers, sparking outrage from local governments and planning experts. Learn how this affects communities.
Townsville residents await their new mayor as votes are counted in the crucial by-election. Discover the candidates and preliminary results shaping the city's future leadership.
Townsville mayoral candidate Joanne Keune faces criticism after using a lost tourist to hold her campaign sign. The incident sparks debate about ethical campaigning.
Troy Thompson pledges to support Townsville's small business community through council reforms and local spending initiatives. Discover his economic vision.
The Property Council urges the WA Government to take planning powers from councils blocking housing development, citing the worsening housing crisis. Read the full story.
Townsville mayoral candidate David Kippin labels rival Nick Dametto's $800m election promises as 'fantasy' that could force rate hikes. Read the explosive debate.
Controversial new legislation gives the Australian government unprecedented powers to suspend welfare payments, raising serious human rights concerns among legal experts and advocates.
Townsville residents are being urged to contact election officials immediately if they haven't received their mayoral ballot papers, as concerns grow about voting accessibility in the local government elections.
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.
As Townsville voters prepare to elect a new mayor, critical questions about the $215 million Haughton Pipeline Stage 2 project remain unresolved, leaving the city's water security hanging in the balance.
Joanne Keune reveals shocking details about the cancelled mayoral debate and allegations of intimidation tactics in the heated Townsville election race.
Townsville mayoral candidate Joanne Keune reveals her comprehensive strategy to revitalise the city centre, focusing on safety, business growth, and urban renewal to create a thriving CBD.