Cross-border complexity in town that straddles two states
By Dan McCray
If the Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner has his way, Mungindi may finally become the town where the "border doesn't exist" and the endless challenges facing locals could be resolved.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-30/cross-border-complexity-in-mungindi/105088092
The San Gabriel Valley economy was humming along. Then came the Eaton fire, followed by tariffs and uncertainty – San Gabriel Valley Tribune https://www.byteseu.com/874457/ #California #economy #LocalGovernment #LosAngelesCounty #News #SanGabrielValley #TopStories
Brisbane rates likely to rise as median land passes $700,000
By Alex Brewster
Land valuations in Brisbane have climbed almost 20 per cent, while some regional locations have seen increases of more than 230 per cent.
Small town's touching battle to save a beloved timber jetty
The sudden closure of a small jetty has sparked furore in the WA town of Augusta, where locals are reflecting on the deep, meaningful memories made on its timber planks.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/augusta-campaign-to-save-timber-jetty/105093214
Small town's touching battle to save a beloved timber jetty
The sudden closure of a small jetty has sparked furore in the WA town of Augusta, where locals are reflecting on the deep, meaningful memories made on its timber planks.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/augusta-campaign-to-save-timber-jetty/105093214
What you need to know ahead of the federal election
The date is set, and here’s your cheat sheet to the 2025 Australian federal election.
https://www.alojapan.com/1228339/government-touts-exchanges-with-nations-participating-in-osaka-expo/ Government touts exchanges with nations participating in Osaka Expo #2025OsakaExpo #Hyogo #LOCALGOVERNMENT #Okayama #Osaka #OsakaTopics #tourism #yamaguchi #大阪 #大阪府 The Japanese government is running a program to help local communities promote exchanges with foreign countries that are set to participate in the upcoming Osaka Expo. A total of 146 exchange plans by 92 local governments — 17 prefectures and 75 municipalities — have so far been r…
Once again my professional body indicates it is out of touch with the local government sector of the industry. It is at least a decade since I’ve worked somewhere with a “training budget” (yes, this is part of why we are in permanent crisis, thanks for asking).
E-scooter trial despite fears they will be thrown into sinkhole
By Eugene Boisvert
The Mount Gambier council is seeking expressions of interests from companies wanting to hire out electric scooters in the city, but there are concerns they could be thrown into the Cave Gardens.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/mount-gambier-council-e-scooter-trial-tender/105099494
Animal welfare concerns as operators miss deadline for saleyard upgrades
By Kate Forrester and Jacqueline Lynch
A group including major agribusinesses Elders and Nutrien Ag Solutions has failed to meet a deadline for major improvements at the aged Boyanup saleyards in WA's South West.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/south-west-wa-saleyards-miss-deadline-for-upgrades/105096874
Animal welfare concerns as operators miss deadline for saleyard upgrades
By Kate Forrester and Jacqueline Lynch
A group including major agribusinesses Elders and Nutrien Ag Solutions has failed to meet a deadline for major improvements at the aged Boyanup saleyards in WA's South West.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/south-west-wa-saleyards-miss-deadline-for-upgrades/105096874
City to trial e-scooters but fears it will be thrown into sinkhole
By Eugene Boisvert
The Mount Gambier council is seeking expressions of interests from companies wanting to hire out electric scooters in the city, but there are concerns they could be thrown into the Cave Gardens.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/mount-gambier-council-e-scooter-trial-tender/105099494
NSW dog ownership laws under review following fatal attacks
By Hamish Cole
There are five times as many dog attacks in NSW as there were two decades ago and victims are backing an overhaul of legislation after a series of inquiries laid bare potentially life-threatening failures within the system.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/nsw-dog-ownership-review-after-fatal-attacks/105021692
Struggletown mayor off to Denmark to see the Queen — and lure her home
By William Howard and Danielle Kutchel
Genius move or "cheeky European vacay"? A cost-cutting regional council has narrowly voted to send its mayor and the city band on an expenses-paid trip to entice Queen Mary into a reciprocal visit.
https://www.alojapan.com/1226694/ldp-faces-headwinds-in-tokyo-assembly-election-2/ LDP faces headwinds in Tokyo assembly election #CDP #DPP #LDP #LOCALGOVERNMENT #ShinjiIshimaru #Tokyo #TokyoMetropolitanAssembly #TokyoMetropolitanGovernment #TokyoTopics #TominFirst #YurikoKoike #東京 #東京都 With three months to go until a Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, things are not going in favor of the Liberal Democratic Party, which has been hit with political funds scandals at both the national level and in the assembly. The focal p…
State Tech Magazine: Gaming in Government: Innovative Uses for Handheld Devices in the Public Sector. “For as long as there have been video games, there have been attempts to use them for productivity. From teaching typing to boosting armed forces recruitment, gaming has been used in training, education and even business operations. The integration of gaming devices into public sector […]
The vacant lots that could become affordable housing in inner Sydney
By Ursula Malone
In Sydney's inner city, three former tunnelling sites remain vacant and unused. The NSW government has ruled out setting aside the lots for social housing — a decision some suggest is wrong.
Chapelboro: Chapel Hill Restores LGBTQ History, Diversity Pages After Brief Removal During Website Audit. “After a brief — but fervent — controversy online Wednesday, the Town of Chapel Hill restored several of its website’s pages, including ones about the town’s history of support for the LGBTQ+ community and its diversity, equity and inclusion office.”
Caravan park residents face homelessness as council terminates leases
By Charles Rushforth and Cathy Adams
A crackdown on lease arrangements in caravan parks to make way for holiday-makers on the NSW north coast has left some residents fearing they will lose their homes and life savings.
Türkiye protests enter seventh day as Erdogan insists 'show' will end
Protesters have taken to the streets in recent days after the arrest of a leading political opponent to Türkiye's longtime leader Tayyip Erdogan.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-26/turkiye-protests-enter-seventh-day-imamoglu/105096196
