Proposition 5 could unleash a flood of public projects — and tax hikes
Money for new fire stations, repaved roads, renovated libraries and more is on the ballot in the city of Santa Clara next month. Voters in…
Newsom threatens to take money from counties over homelessness
With television cameras rolling and traffic on a busy San Fernando Valley freeway humming in the background, Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened on Thursday to take…
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner announces Brisbane City Council budget rate rise, changes to short-stay accommodation
Brisbane ratepayers will face an above-inflation rate rise of 3.8 per cent next financial year under Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's first budget since winning re-election…
Puerto Rico governor concedes defeat in surprise primary upset
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico congressional representative Jenniffer González defeated Gov. Pedro Pierluisi in a surprise upset during a primary election held Sunday by…
Cartoon depicting Victorian council’s first female CEO in apron with broom to result in complaint to Press Council
In Short: A cartoon depicting a female CEO in an apron wielding a broom has been described as sexist and dangerous.Another cartoonist said it was…
Newsom calls for increased oversight of local homelessness efforts
SACRAMENTO — Frustrated over the lack of progress on homelessness in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is calling for increased oversight of cities and counties that receive…
EPA slaps Hobsons Bay council with notices over asbestos mulch fears
Victoria's Environment Protection Authority has slapped a local council with two remedial notices following concerns over asbestos-contaminated mulch in parks.On Sunday, the EPA ordered Hobsons…
Cape Tribulation businesses cut-off by landslides fear closure in Douglas Shire
Businesses in a remote rainforest community of Far North Queensland fear financial ruin unless urgent repairs can be made to the only road connecting them…
Tiny-home owner joins call for local governments to relax laws for transient Australians
Martin Klussendorf is looking for a place for himself and his two cats, Bienchien and Kater, to live.Key points:Martin Klussendorf spent nine months building his…
Aboriginal elders hurt after Northern Areas Council removes Acknowledgement of Country
A regional council's decision to remove an Acknowledgement of Country from its correspondence has been labelled "hurtful" and "disgusting" by members of the Aboriginal community.Key…
Frustrated lawmakers explain why they’re quitting Congress
The first news conference Earl Blumenauer held in Washington was a bipartisan affair, featuring the Oregon congressman alongside a fellow Democrat from Texas and Republicans…
Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson not to stand at 2024 local government election
The man who has overseen large population growth in the Sunshine Coast says he will not be contesting the next local government election on March…
Commissioner says performances will improve after delays plague WA council election results
Western Australia's Electoral Commissioner has promised an improved performance at future council polls after hundreds of candidates and voters were left waiting days for results from…
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio announces retirement from local government
One of Queensland's most popular and longest-serving politicians, Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio, has brushed off many competitors over his career, but now he's calling time. Key…
Work to cull council numbers in Tasmania takes another step forward
In short: A range of potential scenarios has been released as Tasmania grapples with the vexed issue of cutting back on its number of councils. What's next? Final…
Queensland lawyer, Salvatore ‘Sam’ Di Carlo, denies ‘corrupt relationship’ with former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale
A Queensland lawyer has denied having a "corrupt relationship" with former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, which included paying for dinners and sex workers, in exchange…
Remote NSW council clarifies that King Charles does not own Wilcannia block with $15k in unpaid rates
A New South Wales council has clarified that a small block of land in Wilcannia does not in fact belong to King Charles III.Key points:King…