According to Auckland Council animal management manager Elly Waitoa, a dog named Fat Boy is being held at a council animal shelter following a dog ownership disqualification issued to owner Clarkson. Clarkson is legally prevented from reclaiming the animal or possessing, having custody of, or controlling any dog until December 2028. Auckland Council Dispute Over … Read more
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has stepped down from the governing board of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, delivering what observers describe as a critical blow to the embattled joint city-county agency. Bass announced her departure on Wednesday, stating to reporters that the three-decade-old governance structure is “not functional at this point” and arguing … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to spend $150,000 on a consultant to analyze the economic development of a proposed hotel at Oceanwide Plaza, according to municipal records. The vote follows a federal bankruptcy court approval of a $517 million sale agreement for the stalled downtown development, which was previously known locally as “graffiti … Read more
George Town Council approved Firmus Technologies’ proposed 288-megawatt artificial intelligence data centre at Long Reach in northern Tasmania, following a six-to-one vote by councillors on Tuesday, August 25. The facility will occupy the former Gunns pulp mill site within the Bell Bay Advanced Manufacturing Zone, despite receiving 349 public submissions and an electronic petition with … Read more
Christchurch City Council is weighing a formal bid for a 20th NRL team, with officials proposing to fund a consultant-led feasibility study using the existing Recreation, Sport and Events budget. According to council documents, the proposed study would evaluate ownership models, financial sustainability, high-performance facility requirements, and the broader economic impact of hosting a franchise … Read more
Auckland’s new rates bills are scheduled to arrive in letterboxes starting early next month following the formal passage of the council’s annual plan. The decision was finalized yesterday without the significant debate or public walkouts that have characterized recent council meetings. Mayor Wayne Brown stated the plan successfully avoids a potential 15% rates spike by … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved zoning Tuesday for Fourth & Central, a mixed-use development project located on eight acres near the Little Tokyo/Arts District Metro station. The project will transform existing industrial warehouses into 10 buildings containing 1,521 apartment units, office space, and retail areas. What are the specific details of the Fourth … Read more
The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to confirm Crystal Lee and Joone Kim-Lopez as the new heads of the city’s Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Sanitation. Lee becomes the city’s first female city engineer, while Kim-Lopez will lead LA Sanitation as executive director and general manager. Who are the new leaders for … Read more
Terella Brewing, a former Sunshine Coast hinterland venue, has been fined $150,000 by the Maroochydore Magistrates Court for the unlawful use of its premises. Magistrate Andrew Sinclair handed down the penalty after the business pleaded guilty to operating without proper development approvals. The venue, which closed in March 2024, previously hosted markets and live music … Read more
At least 23 civilians were killed and over 130 injured during a massive Russian aerial assault on June 1 and 2, according to Ambassador Archie Young, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN. The strikes involved 656 drones and 73 missiles, marking a record deployment of 41 ballistic and hypersonic weapons. UK officials report … Read more