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.
Newcastle Mayor Gavin Morris chairs first council meeting; draft 2026/27 budget discussed with rates as top revenue source.
Police baffled by thefts of street signs and a portaloo in an outback mining town; residents say no plans to rename street.
Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state assemblyman, has announced his candidacy for New York governor, setting up a primary challenge against incumbent Kathy Hochul.
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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RecommendedCanberra 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.
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, defeating Liberal, Labor, Greens, and other candidates.
Lake Macquarie council defeats motion to debate 76-lot housing estate in Toronto, sparking debate on community voice and housing supply.
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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RecommendedYoung family unharmed after shots fired into their Killarney Vale home; police seek public help.
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 arrest 592, lay 1,107 charges in Operation Amarok domestic violence blitz; 22 guns seized.
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 envoy trip to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks, citing wasted time and Iranian infighting. Iran refuses talks under blockade.
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RecommendedPolice search for two men after a food delivery driver was threatened with a knife in Newtown, Sydney. The driver escaped unharmed.
Anthony Albanese leads tributes at Graham Richardson's state funeral, highlighting his political legacy and environmental achievements.
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan overturns ban on screening Socceroos World Cup matches at Federation Square, promising more live sites.
Lachlan Young sentenced to 28 years for murdering ex-partner Hannah McGuire in Ballarat. He strangled her and set her body alight.
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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RecommendedWA 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 NEC misses MyWay+ milestone, with ongoing system failures and lost revenue.
Katy Gallagher defends ACT budget investment despite only 1% of national infrastructure funding, with $50M for rail and road projects.
Public hearings of Bondi terror attack royal commission limited to 12 hours of questioning; key police commissioners absent.
Victoria introduces life sentences for recruiting children into gangs, targeting organized crime and tightening firearms laws.
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RecommendedMuswellbrook Shire Council proposes 29% rate rise on mining land to offset revenue loss from mine closures, with IPART approval pending.
Newcastle councillor criticises $106k survey on Astra Aerolab, saying funds could have supported community projects.
British nuclear submarine HMS Anson arrives in Perth for AUKUS maintenance and exercises, amid geopolitical tensions and Taiwan Strait transit incidents.
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 two new parking officers, potentially increasing fines. Paper notices return under new NSW rules.
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RecommendedACT government decides not to terminate Big Splash lease, rules out rezoning, but community fears loss of water slides.