Launceston councillor wins approval for bridge after four-year fight

A Launceston councillor has secured planning approval. He will rebuild a cattle bridge the council forced him to demolish four years ago.

Why it mattersThe approval ends a costly dispute. It shows how long planning and approval processes can take for straightforward rural infrastructure.

AustraliaThe ruling matters for rural property owners in Tasmania facing council disputes over river crossings and infrastructure approvals.

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Albury's new council chief tackles $18.9 million debt with no quick fix

Albury's newly appointed CEO Jason Gordon said there is no simple solution to the council's $18.9 million debt, which may require steep rate increases and potential job losses.

Why it mattersThe scale of Albury's debt and potential 40-plus per cent rate rises will hit ratepayers hard and force difficult choices between service cuts, price hikes, and staff losses.