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Australian lawmaker convicted of rape quits moments before vote to expel him from Parliament

An Australian state lawmaker and convicted rapist has resigned from his seat as colleagues were readying a vote to expel him from Parliament

The Independent UK

Convicted rapist MP Gareth Ward faces expulsion from NSW parliament after losing injunction bid

Both Minns Labor government and opposition indicate they will support expulsion motion when it is moved on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Gareth Ward delays expulsion from NSW parliament; Australia’s biggest battery; and the joy of cooking for one

The member for Kiama has sought an injunction from the New South Wales supreme court to stop his parliamentary colleagues expelling him

The Guardian - AU

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NSW faces constitutional showdown as parliament’s push to expel convicted rapist Gareth Ward delayed by supreme court

Both major parties want to expel Ward from parliament after he was convicted, but the Kiama MP has engaged lawyers from his prison cell

The Guardian - AU

'So quick': dog licences recommended after fatal attack

Owners of dog breeds regularly involved in attacks could one day require licences, after a two-year-old was fatally mauled by two animals at a rural motel.

AAP

'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

Changes are coming for NSW council conduct along with the restructure of an underfunded office with a limited capacity to investigate thousands of complaints.

AAP

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils has lost a legal bid to stop the NSW government appointing administrators and investigating claims of maladministration.

AAP

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Singleton mayor among Hunter winners in women's council awards

Newcastle and Lake Mac council staff were also awarded.

Newcastle Herald

'Forensic investigation' of Neylon-Sivo letters if I am lord mayor: Kerridge

Council has not done enough to restore 'trust', says Ross Kerridge.

Newcastle Herald

Sydney council to take legal action over shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils will fight NSW government plans to appoint an administrator amid claims of maladministration.

AAP

Forrest says Fortescue still committed to hydrogen despite job cuts – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Administrators on stand by for 'dysfunctional' council

Findings of 'widespread dysfunction' at a local council is prompting the NSW government to consider appointing an administrator.

AAP

Stink over council's golden turd legal battle leaves behind hefty bill

Accountant Paul Quealey left holding the baby - a $15K legal bill

Newcastle Herald

Home owners' solar turn off in the wind

Letters and Short Takes: Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Newcastle Herald

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Newcastle Herald

Critical unanswered questions after the Jeremy Bath investigation report

Neylon letter-writing saga leaves crucial questions unresolved.

Newcastle Herald

Cost-shifting 101: a repeat lesson for local governments

Federal budget leaves country and regional councils, and their ratepayers, begging again

Newcastle Herald

Sacked councillor to challenge decision after missed meetings

The former councillor was highly critical of council.

Newcastle Herald

With friends like these, who needs [REDACTED]?

Topics investigates all the findings fit to print from the Scott Neylon letters report.

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Newcastle Herald

Minister silent on claim Jeremy Bath investigation a 'sham'

Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig dodges questions on probe.

Newcastle Herald

Letters investigation labelled a 'sham' amid claim complaint 'unjustly' excluded

A Herald investigation reveals not all complaints about the letters were investigated.

Newcastle Herald

'Pass judgement' on letters saga at council election, says Minister

Minister has 'no power' to intervene in Jeremy Bath's employment.

Newcastle Herald

Minister says he 'won't intrude' in Jeremy Bath investigation 'squabble'

'It's not for me to pass an opinion.'

The Guardian - AU

NSW mega-councils to foot the bill if they want to reverse forced mergers

Labor to create legal pathway for council demergers after forced amalgamations by former Coalition government

Newcastle Herald

Council could lift rates by 30 per cent to manage growing debt

It's been operating with a deficit for the past four years.

Newcastle Herald

Restoring faith in flawed decision-making process

Quality of external investigations into local government scrutinised.

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