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Councillors stick by rates increase

Augusta · Augusta

Councillors stick by rates increase

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Councillors have locked in a 4.9 per cent rates increase for residential ratepayers and say they are glad criticisms of the jump were set aside.See the Story

Lobbying a ‘long-term project’: Meldrum

Augusta · Augusta

Lobbying a ‘long-term project’: Meldrum

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Shire chiefs have defended the apparent lack of success in their high-profile lobbying efforts after the State Government Budget largely overlooked the region.See the Story

‘We Are Failing Her’: Why Experts Say NZ Must Recognise Femicide as a National Crisis

Cricket · Augusta

‘We Are Failing Her’: Why Experts Say NZ Must Recognise Femicide as a National Crisis

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A powerful new report reveals far more women and girls are dying from systemic, preventable violence in New Zealand than previously acknowledged – and the...See the Story

Minister says final inquiry report key to future funding

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Federal Regional Development and Local Government Minister says a key review into Commonwealth funding for councils will lead to an outcome during this term of governmentAugusta · Augusta See the Story

Karri Karrak defends Surfing WA charges

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Don Punch has declined to comment directly on reports the region’s Indigenous corporation sought restitution from Surfing WA in the wake of complaints about alleged misuse of heritage sites.Augusta · Augusta See the Story

Rampant Corporate Greed and Cozy Commission Will Devastate Ratepayers

Coverage: 2 sources

Abhay Padgaonkar Rampant corporate greed enabled by lax oversight was already running Arizona’s ratepayers into the ground. Arizona Public Service collected $1.1 billion more than in 2022 after major rate hikes in 2023 and 2024, while Tucson Electric Power’s profits surged 33% following a 10% increase in August 2023. Now, APS aims for an extra $580 million and a 14% rate hike, while TEP seeks $172 million more, as both are setting the stage fo…Augusta · Augusta See the Story

Smoke alerts issued for parts of WA after property fire

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

The Department of Fire and Emergency Services has asked motorists to avoid the area, reduce speed and drive carefully.Augusta · Augusta See the Story

Shire eyes appeal on Gnarabup resort plan

The Shire of Augusta-Margaret River is eyeing a possible appeal of the recent environmental approval for a contentious resort at Gnarabup.Augusta · Augusta Read Article

Record property growth only adds to rates burden

The shire has hosed down talk that the region’s rampant property growth means existing ratepayers should be spared ongoing rates increases.Augusta · Augusta Read Article

Shire denies tourism review a rates booster

A review of ratings for short-term accommodation providers will not happen fast, and will not be focused solely on increasing revenue, the Shire has said.Augusta · Augusta Read Article

Dog at centre of Augusta attack destroyed

The Times understands the dog responsible for a savage attack on an elderly man in Augusta earlier this year has been destroyed.Dogs · Augusta Read Article

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