Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris Chairs First Council Meeting
Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris chairs first council meeting; draft 2026/27 budget discussed with rates as top revenue source.
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Stolen Street Signs and Portaloo Baffle Police in Outback Town
Police baffled by thefts of street signs and a portaloo in an outback mining town; residents say no plans to rename street.
Mamdani Challenges Hochul for NY Governor
Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state assemblyman, has announced his candidacy for New York governor, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent Kathy Hochul.
Starmer Defends Record in First PMQs Since Resignation
Keir Starmer faced tough questions at PMQs, defending his tenure after resigning as Labour leader. He cited economic challenges and internal party divisions.
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Canberra Hospital Doctors to Stage 15-Minute Work Stoppage in Pay Dispute
Canberra hospital doctors will stop work for 15 minutes next week as part of industrial action over a pay dispute, citing low wages and workforce shortages.
Knifepoint Robbery at Jesmond KFC Triggers Major Police Operation
A man with a knife robbed a KFC in Jesmond, sparking a police operation. No injuries reported. Inquiries ongoing.
Gavin Morris Wins Newcastle Lord Mayoral Byelection
Gavin Morris wins Newcastle lord mayoral byelection, defeating Liberal, Labor, Greens, and other candidates.
Swinsburg Housing Motion Defeated In Lake Macquarie Council
Lake Macquarie council defeats motion to debate 76-lot housing estate in Toronto, sparking debate on community voice and housing supply.
Newcastle Councillors Pledge Collaboration With Lord Mayor Gavin Morris
Newcastle councillors pledge to work collaboratively with new independent lord mayor Gavin Morris at his first council meeting since the byelection.
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Family Unharmed After Central Coast Drive-By Shooting
Young family unharmed after shots fired into their Killarney Vale home; police seek public help.
ATSB Report Reveals Fuel Exhaustion Caused Fatal Helicopter Crash That Killed Netflix Star
ATSB report finds fuel exhaustion caused helicopter crash that killed Netflix star Chris Wilson, with pilot exposed to cocaine but not a factor.
NSW Police Operation Amarok Nets 592 Arrests in Domestic Violence Crackdown
NSW Police arrest 592, lay 1,107 charges in Operation Amarok domestic violence blitz; 22 guns seized.
Newcastle Councillors Split Over CCTV and Park Safety in Beaumont St
Newcastle councillors debate extending CCTV trial to Awaba Park amid $290,000 revamp, with Greens opposing cameras and Labor supporting them for safety.
Trump Cancels Pakistan Envoy Trip for Iran Ceasefire Talks
Trump cancels envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks, citing wasted time and Iranian infighting. Iran refuses talks under blockade.
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Police Hunt Duo After Knife Threat To Delivery Driver
Police search for two men after a food delivery driver was threatened with a knife in Newtown, Sydney. The driver escaped unharmed.
Graham Richardson State Funeral: Labor Unites to Honour 'Colourful' Powerbroker
Anthony Albanese leads tributes at Graham Richardson's state funeral, highlighting his political legacy and environmental achievements.
Premier Reverses Fed Square Socceroos Ban For World Cup
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan overturns ban on screening Socceroos World Cup matches at Federation Square, promising more live sites.
Man Gets 28 Years For Murdering Ex Partner In Ballarat
Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years for murdering ex-partner Hannah McGuire in Ballarat. He strangled her and set her body alight.
Drunk Driver Jailed After High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash
Shell Cove man Adam Clark jailed 16 months for high-range drink-driving and police chase that ended in crash into home.
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WA Government Moves to Override Local Planning Near Train Stations
WA government plan to bypass local councils and control density near three train stations faces opposition from western suburbs councils.
ACT Government Seeks Legal Advice After MyWay+ Contractor Misses Deadline
ACT government seeks legal advice after NEC misses MyWay+ milestone, with ongoing system failures and lost revenue.
Gallagher Defends ACT Budget Investment Despite Only 1% of Infrastructure Funding
Katy Gallagher defends ACT budget investment despite only 1% of national infrastructure funding, with $50M for rail and road projects.
Bondi Terror Attack Royal Commission Scrutiny Limited in Public Hearings
Public hearings of Bondi terror attack royal commission limited to 12 hours of questioning; key police commissioners absent.
Life Sentences for Recruiting Children into Gangs in Victoria
Victoria introduces life sentences for recruiting children into gangs, targeting organized crime and tightening firearms laws.
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Hunter Council Proposes 29% Rate Rise for Mining Land
Muswellbrook Shire Council proposes 29% rate rise on mining land to offset revenue loss from mine closures, with IPART approval pending.
Newcastle Councillor Questions $106k Survey on Astra Aerolab
Newcastle councillor criticises $106k survey on Astra Aerolab, saying funds could have supported community projects.
British Nuclear Submarine Arrives in Western Australia for AUKUS Exercises
British nuclear submarine HMS Anson arrives in Perth for AUKUS maintenance and exercises, amid geopolitical tensions and Taiwan Strait transit incidents.
Newcastle Man Charged After Police Seize $77,000 Cash Stash, Vintage Car, and Jet Ski
Police seize $77,000 in cash, a vintage car, jet ski, and drugs from a Newcastle home and storage units, charging a 21-year-old man with drug supply offences.
Kiama Council Hires New Parking Officers for Crackdown
Kiama Council hires two new parking officers, potentially increasing fines. Paper notices return under new NSW rules.
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ACT Government Rules Out Rezoning of Big Splash Site
ACT government decides not to terminate Big Splash lease, rules out rezoning, but community fears loss of water slides.
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