'Failing': investigation into hidden cost chewing up ratepayers' money City of Newcastle will investigate exactly how much it leaves residents paying. Newcastle Herald · Jul 29
Voters open-minded on investor tax break reform One in five voters want negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount to stay the same, while three in five are open to reforming the tax settings. AAP · Mar 17, 2024
Housing crisis has become 'truly national', councils and housing groups say, as they call for $400m funding injection Councils and housing groups say the coming budget should include a $400 million boost to Commonwealth funding for housing, arguing more Australians than ever are living in cars, caravans and tents. ABC News · Feb 23, 2023
Local councils push Labor to honour full commitment to include them in national cabinet ‘Without a local government voice’ in national cabinet ‘our communities risk being left behind’, Linda Scott says The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2022
Local government to converge on Canberra Mayors and councillors from across Australia will focus on how to avoid cuts to services when they meet on Monday for their annual national assembly. AAP · Jun 18, 2022