West Australian local governments want to strengthen payment arrangements on regulated airline routes, after being left hundreds of thousands of dollars out of pocket when Regional Express (REX) went into voluntary administration.
Shire chooses 'safety over shade' in move to cull at least 25 verge trees
A council commits to removing dozens of verge trees on Holbrook Road in Australind after two toppled eucalypts caused significant damage to properties in a recent storm, but not everyone is happy with the decision.
Photo shows A street lined with leafy gum treesMayor under investigation loses bid for $175,000-a-year personal advisor
Embattled Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson failed during a fiery meeting to secure a council-funded, $175,000-per-year personal advisor.
Photo shows Man speaks in front of microphones.Newtown residents battle to protect busy public park
Plans for a restaurant to build an outdoor dining platform in a popular local park in Sydney's inner west have been halted after a backlash from residents.
Photo shows Locals save public park: The side of a building with bright graffiti of a woman's face and flowers on corrugated siding.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 50 seconds.Sydney's Lord Mayor heckled at candidate's forum
Sydney's Lord Mayor has been heckled after claiming her council's work on improving nightlife has put the city ahead of Melbourne.
Photo shows Sydney mayor heckled: A woman with short black hair stands holding a microphone in front of a fuchsia-tinged background.Has Video Duration: 1 minute 48 seconds.Alice Springs council declares two-year ban on bush footy finals amid crime fears
This bush footy competition brings hundreds of people to Alice Springs from remote communities each year, but a council ban means they will no longer be able to play finals in town.
Photo shows Men play on a footy fieldSydney's lord mayor heckled after claiming city ahead of Melbourne for nightlife
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore has been heckled at a community forum, after claiming her council's work on laneways and small bars have put the city ahead of Melbourne.
Photo shows Clover Moore against a pink background holding a microphoneSydney Lord Mayor heckled at town hall meeting
Lord Mayor Clover Moore has been heckled for suggestion Sydney's laneways and bars were ahead of Melbourne's
Has Video Duration: 45 seconds.Restaurant's plans to build outdoor dining area in popular Sydney park halted after backlash
The Comedor restaurant backs onto the historic Camperdown Memorial Rest Park in Sydney's inner west and has been granted a permit to use 30 square metres of public land to build a deck with outdoor furniture. The decision has blindsided both local residents and councillors.
Photo shows The side view of the back of a restaurant backing onto a public park. Two people are seen walking in the distance.Claims of misinformation and conspiracies as WA city debates access to sex education books
Hundreds of Albany residents have voted to restrict children accessing sex education books in the city's library.
Photo shows The crowd holding slips indicating their vote.Sydney developer fined $45,000 after trying to appeal $3,000 council fine for destroying tree
A Sydney property developer lodged an appeal in court after being fined $3,000 by City of Canterbury Bankstown for destroying an oak tree. A council officer found excavation work at the builder's Revesby construction site had compromised the structural stability of the tree.
Photo shows A tree on a construction site.The battle for Sydney City Hall
City of Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore defends the council's efforts to return Oxford Street to its former glory, but for the mayoral candidates in next month's council election say "nothing ever changes".
Photo shows The Battle for Sydney City Hall: A woman with short brown hair and in a bright pink jacket stands outside the arch of a buildingHas Video Duration: 3 minutes 46 seconds.Politicians under fire for false social media posts about invasive beetle
The Shire of Harvey admits to mistakenly saying it had detected shot-hole borers in its local government area, a species that has killed thousands of trees across Perth.
Photo shows The vascular system of a piece of wood infested by shot hole borer beetlesDingo attacks prompt call for kids to be banned from unfenced camping on K'gari
With nine out the 16 "high-risk" dingo attacks this year involving children, the Fraser Coast mayor says the island is not an appropriate holiday destination for families with young kids.
Photo shows A dingo lunges forward, crouching in a hunting or playful pose, its mouth open.Australia's most decorated Paralympian slams SA government pre-games funding as 'absolute disgrace'
Former Paralympic champion turned Liberal MP, Matt Cowdrey, is accusing the SA government of failing to adequately support a pre-games appeal, labelling the situation "bitterly disappointing" and urging the premier to "have a heart" — but the government says it has made a "very strong contribution".
Photo shows Matthew Cowdrey took his personal medal tally to 17, with a gold in the S9 100m backstroke.Potholes fury grows in SA with minister threatening to rip up deal with roads contractor
South Australia's transport minister and the head of his department join south-east residents in complaining about the maintenance of highways, which are the responsibility of a private contractor.
Photo shows A pothole with grass growing in itSydney council takes final stand against plan to develop historic green space into 132 townhouses
A planned local development at a local sportsground would see 132 townhouses built in one of NSW's fastest growing areas. But the City of Ryde council is against that development destroying the TG Millner Fields.
Photo shows A rendition of a large-scale suburban residential development from aerial viewHomeless told to move on by council ahead of food and wine festival after being deemed 'safety risk'
Moreton Bay City Council has threatened to call the police on homeless people if they do not leave the foreshore to make way for a food and wine festival.
First home buyers left in the lurch after building company collapse finally moving in
Edward Gilmore hoped to be living in his new home by the time his first-born child was ready to take his first steps. Four years after he signed the contract – and with an extra child now in tow – his family are finally moving in.
Photo shows A man with a beard holds a young child with houses in the backgroundHistoric mining city votes against introducing unrestricted trading hours
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder councillors vote against the introduction of unrestricted trading hours but agree to extend retail hours.
Photo shows A photograph of a streetscape in the central business district of regional city Kalgoorlie.'What's the point?': Elections in 14 NSW council areas called off due to lack of candidates
Residents in a slew of New South Wales council areas will not get to vote in the upcoming September local government elections as not enough people have put their hands up to run.
Photo shows a woman putting a voting ballot paper in a box