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There is no end in sight for a growing mountain of waste accumulating south of Perth which is drawing criticism.

WA NewsCommentsPremium‘Eyesore’ waste mountain to remain as park plans floated

There is no end in sight for a growing mountain of waste accumulating south of Perth, which is drawing criticism despite being only two thirds of the way to its expected height. 

Brooke Rolfe

The City of Perth may be cancelling council members’ travel.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCouncil member’s travel on chopping block as debt mounts

The City of Perth has been called on to immediately suspend ratepayer-funded travel for council members to help it meet a $285,000 debt.

Sophie Gannon

Cottesloe Beach portable public toilets.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumToilet plan faces more delays after $650k design binned

Another location for a public toilet block along Cottesloe’s foreshore is going back to the drawing board after councillors questioned the $650,000 facility.

Harriet Flinn

The City of Fremantle has backed new planning rules for part of North Fremantle.

DevelopmentCommentsPremiumLocals told to ‘get over NIMBYism’ amid new planning rules

North Fremantle residents have been told to get over their NIMBYism and allow the area to be redeveloped.

Michael Palmer

A list of recommendations to fix workplace issues at the City of Perth has been revealed.

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumExplosive City of Perth issues exposed in risk report

Working conditions are so bad at the City of Perth that some staff have required medical intervention and will not attend meetings alone with council members, according to an explosive independent report.

Sophie Gannon

City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder chief executive Andrew Brien.

CEO contractPremiumCity chief will not renew contract past March 2027

The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s chief executive will not renew his contract, which expires in March 2027, and is yet to provide a return-to-work date from his extended personal leave.

Tegan Guthrie

Extraordinary elections in four Great Southern shires will be conducted by postal vote.

EXTRAORDINARY ELECTIONSFour Great Southern shires to go back to the polls

Four Great Southern local governments are set to go back to the polls in March with prospective councillors firming up candidacies for the extraordinary election to round out each shire’s chamber.

Melissa Sheil

The City of Wanneroo council will vote on the administration’s recommendation to adopt proposed changes to its 2025/26 annual budget, later this month.

Revenue hitCommentsPremiumCity’s housing shortfall adds to $4.9m budget blackhole

A mid-year review of a City’s Annual Budget has revealed a $4 million deficit increase, pushing its 2025/26 finances $4.9m in the red.

Liam Murphy

City of Nedlands Adminsitration Building

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Nedlands mayoral race down to three after late nomination

John Carey is urging ratepayers in the City of Nedlands to vote for a ‘whole new clean sweep’, as nominations close for the March election that was triggered when the previous council was sacked.

Jessica Page

Nedlands Commissioners David Caddy, and Bianca Sandi, with CEO Arthur Kyron at Nedlands Council. Sandra Jackson

Local GovernmentPremiumCity of Nedlands future uncertain as city election looms

A $27m financial shortfall, closed playgrounds and a looming full-spill election have put the City of Nedlands at a crossroads, with hard decisions set to fall on the shoulders of the incoming council.

Harriet Flinn

Former State Minister and Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob

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Former MP appointed as new ‘monitor’ for City of Nedlands

Former State minister and Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob has been appointed to ‘monitor’ the City of Nedlands following a shocking report that was tabled just weeks before its full-spill council election.

Harriet Flinn

Shire of Narrogin chief executive Dale Stewart.

On the MoveShire of Narrogin CEO set to leave role for Port Hedland

Long-time Shire of Narrogin chief executive Dale Stewart announced his departure from the top role on Monday, with plans to take his local government experience to the Pilbara.

Hannah Whitehead

Stirling mayor Mark Irwin has withdrawn his appeal against a ruling that found he made improper use of his office during a public question time exchange in June 2024.

Appeal droppedCommentsCity mayor to issue apology over boardwalk spat

City of Stirling mayor Mark Irwin has withdrawn his appeal against a ruling that found he made improper use of his office during a public question time exchange in June 2024.

Liam Murphy

The Gingin councillor who allegedly received threatening voice messages to his phone has announced he will resign from council.

STATE POLITICSGingin councillor to resign following tumultuous term

The Gingin councillor who allegedly received threatening voice messages to his phone has announced he will resign from council.

Oliver Lane

A shocking report has revealed a spate of ‘catastrophic risks’ that could cost the City of Nedlands millions.

City of NedlandPremiumNedlands candidates warned of ‘confronting’ financial crisis

Nedlands commissioners gave a sobering warning to hopeful candidates on the ‘systemic’ and ‘catastrophic’ financial risks plaguing the city, ahead of any committing to run in next month’s council election.

Harriet Flinn

Denmark community groups can share in $28,500 worth of grants.

Grants Up to $10k funding available to Denmark community groups

A pool of almost $30,000 in grant funding is available for innovative Denmark community groups who need a bit of cash to kickstart their grass roots initiatives.  

Amy Towers

A shocking report has revealed a spate of ‘catastrophic risks’ that could cost the City of Nedlands millions.

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Nedlands reveals catastrophic risks to cost $27m

‘Crisis point’: Millions of dollars worth of required infrastructure renewal and claims staff were underpaid and in psychological distress were revealed in a shocking report into the City released this week.

Harriet Flinn

Render of the SSN-AUKUS Nuclear-Powered Submarine.

AUKUSCommentsPremiumResidents reject nuclear as AUKUS partnership rolls on

The push comes as the Rockingham and Cockburn communities prepare for the arrival of more nuclear submarines as part of the AUKUS agreement.

Michael Palmer

Shire of Laverton chief executive Phil Marshall has been suspended pending the outcome of an investigation.

Laverton CEOPremiumLaverton CEO stood down with pay over allegations

The Shire of Laverton chief executive Phil Marshall has been suspended with pay as an investigation is called into allegations made against him.

Isabella Davis

City of Nedlands Administration Building

Local GovernmentCommentsPremiumCandidates face uncertainty ahead of full-spill election

Hopeful candidates planning to run for the full-spill election at the City of Nedlands will have to nominate themselves before the City’s long-delayed 2024-25 audit report is made public. 

Harriet Flinn

Flat Rocks windfarm is located 30km outside of the Kojonup townsite.

Powerful messagePremiumLocal governments demand a voice in renewable energy choice

A host of local governments from across the Wheatbelt have demanded a seat at the table regarding decisions about the renewable energy projects being built in their backyard.

Hannah Whitehead

Nearly seven years after the council first deemed its name inappropriate, a park in Perth’s northern suburbs finally has a new name.

Not appropriateCommentsPerth park with ‘offensive’ name officially changed

Nearly seven years after the local council first deemed it inappropriate, a park in Perth’s northern suburbs finally has a new name.

Liam Murphy

Former city of Nedlands CEO Keri Shannon.

Local GovernmentCommentsFormer Nedlands CEO Keri Shannon parts ways with City

Former City of Nedlands Chief Executive Officer Keri Shannon has officially parted ways with the City just days before nominations open for a new council.

Harriet Flinn

Mayor Glenn Wilson and Cr Ric Halse.

Tense exchange PremiumMayor shoots down councillor motion at special meeting

A tense exchange unfolded between mayor Glenn Wilson and a councillor raising a motion at a special council meeting this week, which ended with members debating it behind closed doors.

Tegan Guthrie