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Council Connect 19 June
Government’s $653 million KPMG splurge could hire an army of public servants
Council Responds To Calls For CCTV
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS?
Vodafone has suffered another major outage. A telco expert explains what went wrong
Advocating For Regional Victoria
Tax update does not resolve risks to housing investment 
Council welcomes $10 million boost for Southern Suburbs Community Centre and Library – Wollongong
Farmers Call Time On Costly Basin Buybacks
Tax change delivers immediate win for thousands of farmers
Casey Endorses Affordable Housing Policy
Governments must stand by Liberty Bell Bay workers 12 June 2026
Seaweed farming offers climate benefits, but regulatory gaps pose risks
Boost to early learning wages shifts the dial for educators and families but more work is needed
The over-50s are most likely to overdose. Here’s how older people use drugs
Bass Coast Shire Council adopts balanced Budget focused on delivering for the community
Federal Funding For Shark Mitigation Urgently Needed
Federal government funding boost locks in pay rises for long day care staff
Report confirms need for urgent action on health workforce planning
KPMG lost its clients’ trust, yet kept winning government contracts. Here’s what needs to change
The RBA holds interest rates steady, but warns another hike is possible if inflation stays high
New trade role to advance Australian agriculture’s global opportunities 
Parliament Should Pass CGT And Negative Gearing Changes
From welcomed to welcomer: Australia’s generous history of welcoming refugees is paying dividends
New Peakhurst Park Community Centre Officially Opens
Australia’s largest foundations unite to launch the nation’s first Philanthropic Lending Facility for refugee economic participation
CLP delivers growth, certainty and security through NT Climate Resilience Plan
Planning Progress Continues for Phillip Island Sporting Precinct
Regulatory ‘turf War’ Prospect
It’s time for blokes to put their health first this men’s health week
Australia needs a compassionate and practical plan for 77,700 visa overstayers
Don’t Go Unprotected This Winter
Northern Territory and New South Wales join Australian Government to tackle invasive grasses
AI Set To Reshape Indigenous Ranger Education
Construction Commences On $2 Billion Bankstown Hospital
Federal health cuts to impact palliative aged care support
Maugean skate still at risk of extinction from political bastardry
The Hon Rebecca White MP Radio interview – ABC Radio Hobart, Mornings
The government is reforming child support. Here’s what’s changing – and what’s been missed
Preparing Murray-Darling Basin wetlands for a hotter, drier future
ACT Budget 26-27: Cutting stamp duty for all ACT first home buyers and backing in the Missing Middle
WA backs new laws to protect small businesses and consumers
Project Provides Great Long-term Benefits For Region
Fix nature standards, don’t use new laws to facilitate logging: ACF
$3.965 million sports pavilion now open at Yarragon’s Dowton Park
The Hon Patrick Gorman MP Radio interview – ABC Radio Newcastle
Major Investments In Bentley Health Service Progressing
Pharmacist prescribing could unlock $1 billion in savings; free 10 million GP visits and prevent 30,000 hospitalisations annually