In an era in which homes are on ever-smaller blocks with ever-fewer trees,a local council has ordered play equipment removed from a front verge used by many.
At a council meeting earlier this month,the warning was stark. If there were budget cuts to life saving,“we will see people drowned”.
The City of Hobsons Bay spent thousands of dollars planting trees because it needed shade on a barren trail. But some residents complained about losing their coastal views,so half the trees will be dug up.
Three libraries have avoided closure,but readers are still not happy with the City of Greater Geelong’s budget-saving plans as financial pressures weigh heavily.
From a missing stadium and a levee that never came to toxic waste,residents of Moira Shire had plenty of reasons to be disappointed in their council.
The union representing workers at the troubled Moira Shire Council wants a clear-out after a damning report led to the sacking of councillors.
Len White,whose driveway is 13 years old,is aware of up to 10 others nearby who have also been advised of driveway and kerb non-compliance.
Lack of transparency,restrictions on ratepayer questions and impenetrable freedom-of-information requests:welcome to local council.
Sharon Kelsey was sacked as chief executive at the Queensland council after seven councillors voted to terminate her.
Justin Hanney said he hadn’t declared the funds because he believed his interest in sailing and the race team were unrelated to his role as chief executive.
The 52-year-old has three sets of charges against him,but the trials will be spaced out because of Smith being high profile.