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Council controversy

July

WA Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley outside the City of Nedlands council building on Thursday as the commissioners were sworn in.

Council sacked after dysfunction in rich listers’ backyard

The City of Nedlands in Perth’s wealthy western suburbs houses some of the nation’s most powerful folk. But it’s the local government that has everyone talking.

October 2020

Paul Pisasale, once untouchable mayor, pleaded guilty to corruption charges.

Prostitutes and bags full of cash: the downfall of a local mayor

The high-profile scandal that brought down one of Australia's most popular local government politicians, Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, could help lift the lid on illegal council activities.

July 2020

New data offers an insight into the work habits of parking rangers.

Thursday is the most dangerous day to risk a parking ticket

New data shows parking inspectors like to take Mondays and Fridays off and Melbourne is the most risky city to overstay a park.

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