NSW bureaucrat suspended with pay pending corruption investigation into Sydney property deal
The senior planning department official purchased a property in the upper north shore suburb of Gordon within one of the government's planned Transport Oriented Development Zones before the policy was made public last year.
Former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey loses preselection battle for Cottesloe to Sandra Brewer
The property council chief wins the preselection battle for the Liberal heartland seat of Cottesloe, defeating former WA Liberal Party leader David Honey.
Tasmanian Labor takes back control of its affairs ahead of predicted early poll
The Tasmanian ALP branch was placed under national control in mid-2022, following a year of internal division and a state election campaign marred by infighting. With expectations high that Tasmanians will go to the polls as early as next month, Labor's national executive has voted to end its administration of the state branch.
Dispute grows over decommissioning of aging Chevron oil and gas infrastructure off Pilbara coast
The Shire of Ashburton is evaluating legal options against two companies as Chevron Australia seeks to push ahead with dismantling the aging Thevenard Island infrastructure.
'Who does he think he is?': Sydney mayor vying for Scott Morrison's seat denies foul-mouthed rant at staff
Carmelo Pesce, the ambitious Sutherland Shire mayor hoping to succeed Scott Morrison, has been the subject of a number of complaints from within council over allegations he used foul language towards staff.
Federal government commits to keeping the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra
The Australian Institute of Sport will remain in Canberra as recommended by an independent review into its location, facilities, and level of investment needed — prompted by calls to move the institute to Queensland ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
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In the 12 months since Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions went from 20 back to 10, young Australians have suffered detrimental impacts to their mental health.
Politicians in two states have changed their stance on treaties since the Voice
How best to address inequality experienced by Indigenous people is again front and centre for politicians, after a long post-Voice referendum hiatus.
'Lucky' tenant says public housing saved his life and countless more as questions raised over $10 billion fund
There are an estimated 175,000 households on social housing wait lists across Australia. Those caught by the safety net hope renewed government attention can help to ease the crisis.
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A planning official is accused of purchasing a Sydney property in an area he knew would be rezoned for higher density housing.
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