Mount Isa Council Rejects $300K Debt Forgiveness
Mount Isa City Council has rejected a plea to forgive $300,000 in debt from local sporting clubs, citing financial responsibility and fairness to ratepayers.
Mount Isa City Council has rejected a plea to forgive $300,000 in debt from local sporting clubs, citing financial responsibility and fairness to ratepayers.
Oriel Green OAM, 91, narrowly escaped injury when her ceiling collapsed seconds after she moved. She had warned the housing department twice before the incident.
Two men are in hospital after their car flipped and rolled multiple times in Kelso, Queensland. Emergency services responded to the single-vehicle crash on Sunday night.
Newcastle Council has rejected all bids for the East End revitalisation but assures the community that essential work will proceed in due course.
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RecommendedThe Four Nellies in Nelson Bay have installed new lighting on Yacaaba Street to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists. The project was funded by local businesses and the community.
Demolition of Kiama's Havilah Place aged care centre completed after seven months. The site, closed in 2019, may become parkland or housing.
Two crashes within 45 minutes on a wet Melbourne road caused major delays and chaos for commuters, with emergency services responding to both incidents.
The Town of Bassendean has removed an unofficial dirt track and bike jumps at Bindaring wetlands, sparking disappointment from residents who say the site was a creative outlet for kids.
A divided City of Stirling council has voted against joining the WHO's Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities, citing concerns over trust in the health agency.
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RecommendedA 10-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly stealing 11 vehicles during a crime spree in Townsville, Queensland, shocking the local community.
A child was hospitalised after an e-scooter collided with a car on Coronation St in Ayr. Police are investigating the incident.
Newcastle City Council is proposing a 50/50 funding model with businesses for a CCTV trial on Beaumont Street to enhance safety and deter crime.
Two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers died when their vessel capsized during a rescue mission near Ballina. Families and colleagues pay tribute to the heroes.
Port Stephens Council is moving forward with a development plan for Salamander Bay despite community pushback, citing economic benefits and housing needs.
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RecommendedGrave fears are held for a passenger after a car became submerged in a weir south of Sydney. The driver escaped, but the passenger remains trapped.
Newcastle's new Lord Mayor Gavin Morris shares his vision and priorities after being sworn into office, focusing on community engagement and key city projects.
A 60-year-old woman died after a head-on collision with an allegedly stolen ute in Woodford, Queensland. A 31-year-old man was arrested at a nearby school.
A 17-year-old boy has died after his motorbike collided with a truck at an intersection near Perth Airport. Police are investigating the crash.
Emergency services responded to a major incident in Goldsborough after a person became trapped in a river, prompting a swift rescue operation.
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RecommendedA former Newcastle police officer shares his experience from a 2012 meeting to plan CCTV installation in the Newcastle CBD, noting he never heard further updates.
Former olive oil industry leader appointed as head of peak local government body after a year-long search, bringing business expertise to the role.
The Shire of Carnarvon's mayor and five councillors have resigned en masse, citing dysfunction, leaving the town without decision-making capacity.
Sean Naidoo fights to keep his 200m Colorbond fence after Cockburn council rejects retrospective approval, risking $30k legal costs in SAT hearing.
Eleven people were injured in a head-on collision between a minibus and a car on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The male driver of the Hyundai suffered serious injuries.
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RecommendedA dispute over a major riverfront development in Geelong has reached VCAT, with neighbouring developers and City Hall in a stoush over project approvals and impacts.
A local council meeting descended into chaos over proposed asset sales, but the state minister has refused to intervene, citing local governance.
Thousands of Hunter workers and union members marched in Newcastle on May Day, demanding the NSW government retain public ownership of bus services and improve worker conditions.
The WA Budget will include $3 million for conservation works at Fremantle Prison, a UNESCO-listed site, to enhance visitor experiences and preserve heritage.
A cleaner in Townsville describes his heroic efforts to rescue a driver trapped in a burning car after a horrific crash, risking his own life to save another.
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RecommendedFull list of individuals appearing at Geelong Magistrates Court on Friday, May 1, including charges and case details.