More Fremantle Line Stations Under State Control
WA Government to extend planning controls along Fremantle train line for medium to high-density housing. Local councils express concern over existing plans being overridden.
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$80k election cost for Melville ratepayers
Melville Council forces ratepayers to cover an $80,000 bill for a special election after a councillor's resignation. The Palmyra-Melville-Willagee ward faces months of under-representation.
Council secrets leaked in fake cancer scandal
Queensland Crime Commission reveals Troy Thompson faked cancer while leaking council secrets. Read the shocking details of the investigation findings.
Hinchinbrook By-Election Voting Guide: Polls Open Saturday
Essential voting information for Hinchinbrook's crucial by-election this Saturday. Find your polling location and make your voice heard in this important democratic process.
Australia's $160bn regulatory crisis revealed
New research shows Australia's regulatory burden costs $160 billion annually, wiping out productivity gains. Discover why both sides of politics are rethinking deregulation.
TAC records $1.13bn profit amid rising road toll
Victoria's Transport Accident Commission reports a staggering $1.13 billion profit while Geelong's road toll increases. Discover the financial details and safety concerns.
State takes control of station precincts from councils
WA Planning Commission now controls development around 10 train stations, sidelining local councils' years of planning work. Cottesloe, Mosman Park affected.
Yanchep's First Private School Gets Green Light
St Matthew's Anglican School receives official approval, set to open in 2027 with capacity for 1200 students. Enrolments now open for Yanchep's first private educational institution.
APS trust gap persists despite $13M training spend
Australian Public Service staff rate immediate supervisors higher than senior executives despite $13M leadership training investment. Discover the trust gap details and government response.
Tourism Industry Boss Departs, Citing Major Challenges
South Australia's tourism chief steps down after three years, highlighting rising costs and algal bloom impacts as critical industry challenges. Read the full analysis.
Court Order Sought Over Electoral Office Access
Townsville candidate Troy Thompson seeks urgent court intervention after thousands were locked out of electoral office. Read the latest developments in this electoral access dispute.
How Compulsory Voting Protects Australian Democracy
Discover how Australia's mandatory voting system creates political stability and prevents extremist takeovers. Learn why this unique system matters for democracy.
SA First Nations Voice Calls for Treaty Commission
South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament urges creation of truth-telling commission after Victoria's historic treaty agreement. Learn about this pivotal moment.
Whitlam's Legacy and Australia's Electoral Mandate
Exploring Gough Whitlam's historic 1972 victory and its lasting impact on Australian parliamentary democracy. Discover how minority governments shape policy.
Ex-TAC Worker Faces Corruption Charges in Geelong
A former Transport Accident Commission employee faces court over alleged corrupt conduct. The IBAC investigation reveals serious misconduct within the government agency. Read the latest developments.
Geelong Government Worker Fights Dismissal
A Department of Families, Fairness and Housing staffer in Geelong challenges unfair dismissal after being fired for alleged misconduct. The case now proceeds to Fair Work Commission.
Tasmania AFL Stadium Fate Decided as New Model Emerges
The future of Tasmania's AFL stadium proposal reaches critical decision point with game-changing alternative model now on the table, threatening to reshape the state's sporting landscape forever.
Michael Corboy appointed new CCC Commissioner in WA
Deputy Commissioner Michael Corboy has been appointed as the new head of Western Australia's Corruption and Crime Commission, bringing extensive experience to the state's top anti-corruption role.
Labor's democracy distortion exposed
Michelle Grattan exposes how Labor's reliance on big donors is creating an uneven playing field in Australian democracy, raising serious questions about political integrity.
ACT Minister Chris Steel dodges resignation questions
ACT Transport Minister Chris Steel faces mounting pressure as he avoids questions about his future following a scathing integrity commission report into the Campbell Primary School modernisation project.
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