Advocates for cycling and walking are urging immediate reforms on the management of shared e-bikes in Sydney, following an appeal from Lord Mayor Clover Moore. Despite her year-old request for …
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Sydney Council Ditches ‘Ridiculous’ Diamond-Shaped Roundabout Following Traffic Mayhem
by adminA council in Sydney has taken down an unconventional diamond-shaped roundabout in Austral, which had become a source of widespread confusion and frustration for drivers. The design, which many considered …
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Residents of Sydney may soon need a permit to leave their bins on the kerb following a council initiative aimed at addressing poor waste management practices. This proposed regulation, introduced …
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Melbourne Dad’s Battle to Keep $50,000 Worth of E-Scooter Rentals Off Local Streets: ‘Injuries Are Inevitable’
by adminFor several weeks, Melbourne resident Matthew Zammit has been on alert, concerned about the imminent arrival of share hire e-scooters in his neighbourhood. The Darebin City Council has committed $50,000 …
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Brisbane residents will soon face a $50 waste levy as the city launches a new green bin program that will be rolled out to nearly 170,000 households starting in August. …
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Melbourne Council to Refund Millions in Overcharged Parking Fines Following Admission of Administrative Error
by adminThe Merri-Bek Council in Melbourne has acknowledged a significant error, which has led to overcharging hundreds of thousands of motorists for parking fines over the last 12 years. The council …
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Council Criticised for Rejecting Park Proposal for Terminally Ill Children Adjacent to Hospice
by adminIn Perth’s western suburbs, a contentious land issue has emerged, prompting Planning and Lands Minister John Carey to intervene. He has overturned the City of Nedlands’ rejection of plans to …
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City halts e-scooter rentals following tragic death of father allegedly struck by intoxicated rider
by adminThahn Phan tragically lost his life after being struck by an e-scooter at the intersection of Murray and King Streets on Saturday night, suffering a fatal brain injury. The alleged …
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Ipswich, a city in south-east Queensland, is anticipating a significant population increase, expected to double to around 535,000 by 2046. In response to this burgeoning demand, the local council has …
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Ratepayers in North Sydney have dodged a significant rate increase, as the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) has blocked the council’s proposal for an 87 per cent hike over …