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City seeks feedback on proposed 2026/2027 differential rates

Source: Government of Western Australia

The City of Wanneroo is seeking community feedback on its proposed 2026/2027 Differential Rates.

The City of Wanneroo is seeking community feedback on its proposed 2026/2027 Differential Rates, which supports the delivery of essential services and infrastructure in the face of rising costs and rapid population growth.

Council is proposing an average rate increase of less than $2 per week for the typical residential household, equating to an overall average increase of 6 per cent.

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken said the proposed differential rates are designed to reflect the real and rising cost of maintaining services our community relies on every day.

“Just as household expenses like groceries and electricity have risen, so too have the costs of running a City,” she said.

As one of WA’s fastest-growing regions, with a population surpass 438,000 by 2046, she said demand on services continues to rise.

“Rates help fund the everyday services people rely on, including maintaining roads, collecting waste, caring for parks and delivering community safety and local facilities.

“We are tightening our belt where we can and are working hard to strike the right balance between caring for our City and maintaining affordability for ratepayers.”

Rates are only one part of how the City is funded, alongside grants, fees and charges and other income sources. Balancing affordability with service delivery and long-term planning requires careful decisions to ensure financial sustainability over the longer term.

So, what are differential rates?

Differential rates mean different types of properties are charged different rates, rather than a single flat rate for everyone. The City takes this approach to help ensure a more balanced and fair distribution of costs across residential, commercial/industrial and rural land uses.

This year is also a revaluation year for all WA Local Governments. Every three years, Landgate revalues all properties in the City for rating and taxing purposes under the Valuation Land Act 1978.

Property valuations will be based on valuations as of 1 July 2024. These are determined differently depending on the type of land:

  • Gross Rental Value (GRV) for improved properties reflects the estimated annual rental income the property could generate if leased.
  • GRV for vacant land is calculated as 3 per cent of the market value of the land.
  • Unimproved Value (UV) reflects the market value of the land regardless of any buildings or improvements.

Rates are calculated using property value and a “rate in the dollar”. Minimum rates are also applied, being the lowest amount payable regardless of valuation.

The City adjusts the rate in the dollar to an equivalent, before applying any overall percentage increase. For example, the Residential Improved rate in the dollar was decreased from 7.0902 cents in 2025/26 to a proposed 5.1390 cents for 2026/27, being a reduction of 1.9512 cents. This means the percentage increase is not simply applied to the previous rate.

Mayor Aitken said Council are proposing the City’s lowest recorded rate in the dollar next year, coinciding with one of the highest increases in property valuations in recent times.

“The proposed average increase is 6 per cent, but individual outcomes will vary depending on values in comparison to other properties,” she said.

“Some ratepayers may see a decrease, others little or no change, some an increase around 6 per cent, and others may experience increases above this level.”

The City’s 2026/2027 proposed differential rates are outlined below:

Rate category

Minimum rate GRV

GRV rate in dollar

Minimum rate UV

UV rate in dollar

Residential Improved
With lesser minimum for Strata Titled Caravan Parks

$1,206
 

$176

5.1390

$1,285
 

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0.2749

Residential Vacant

$875

10.2779

$1,072

0.4881

Commercial / Industrial Improved

$1,727

7.7255

$1,795

0.2617

Commercial / Industrial Vacant

$1,747

7.3550

$1,795

0.2874

Rural & Mining Improved

–

–

$1,278

0.2920

Rural & Mining Vacant

–

–

$1,208

0.3745

To read the full public notice, visit: https://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/publicnotices

To provide public comment, visit: https://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/xfp/form/1832

Comments must be received before 5pm on Thursday, 25 June 2026.

The 2026/27 budget is expected to go to a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 for consideration/adoption.

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City invites businesses to get involved in Lucky Local campaign

Source: State of Victoria Local Government 2

Local businesses are encouraged to sign up for the City of Greater Bendigo’s new Lucky Local voucher giveaway campaign to boost local spending and support Greater Bendigo businesses this winter.

Businesses across the region are invited to submit an expression of interest by Sunday June 14 to appear as Lucky Local participants on the City’s website. It is open to local independent businesses located in Greater Bendigo.

The Lucky Local campaign will begin in July, giving residents the chance to win vouchers every day.

Customers can enter the Lucky Local draw by spending $20 or more in a single transaction at a participating local business and uploading their receipt via the City’s website.

Funded by the City, the vouchers are redeemable at participating local independent businesses who have been randomly selected from the City’s Lucky Local list. This is to encourage shoppers to discover new local shops, venues and experiences.

Manager Economy & Experience James Myatt said the major campaign aims to bring many benefits to businesses and residents.

“The Lucky Local campaign has been developed to boost local spending and support local independent businesses across the region,” Mr Myatt said

“With vouchers up for grabs every day in July, there’s a strong incentive for residents to shop locally.

“There is no cost to businesses. All participating businesses will go into a draw to be randomly selected to be a voucher provider. The City will purchase the vouchers, helping to kickstart local spending and support local businesses.

“Participating businesses also benefit from being part of the Lucky Local campaign with the opportunity to attract new customers and be listed on the City website.”

The campaign will be promoted across digital platforms, radio, and in-store from Monday June 22.

More details on the giveaway for customers will be announced soon. It is an initiative as part of the City’s successful Love your Local campaign. 

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Charges – Aggravated assaults – Alice Springs

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force has charged a 16-year-old female and a 35-year-old male following two separate assaults in Alice Springs yesterday evening.

Around 6:30pm, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report that a female aged in her 60s had been physically assaulted by a 16-year-old family member at a residence on Head Street in Braitling. It is alleged the 16-year-old female kicked the victim multiples times to the head and body during the assault. The victim was subsequently conveyed to hospital by St John Ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries.

Upon police arrival to Head Street, a member of the public reported witnessing a female youth being assaulted by an adult male in front of a nearby restaurant. The youth involved was identified as the offender in the previous matter and had allegedly been physically assaulted by a 35-year-old male not believed to be known to her.

The 16-year-old was conveyed to hospital by police for assessment, before being charged with recklessly endangering serious harm and aggravated assault in relation to the first incident. She is due to appear in court today.

A 35-year-old male was arrested in relation to the second assault and was charged with aggravated assault. He is also scheduled to appear in court today.

If you or someone you know are experiencing difficulties due to family or domestic violence, support services are available, including, but not limited to, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) or Lifeline 131 114.

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Tribute to Neale Daniher – state funeral

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

or the second time in just three days, the mighty MCG belongs to the memory of Neale Daniher.

In footy’s tribal world of fierce loyalties, there are very few people who have had this whole stadium barracking for them.

Neale Daniher was one.

In a place that has known its fair share of champions and legends, we come together today to remember someone who was so much more than that.

Neale Daniher was a hero.

When confronted with an adversity that most of us cannot imagine, facing odds that could not be beaten, Neale chose to fight.

In doing so, he gave new hope to thousands of Australians living their own struggle against Motor Neurone Disease.

And he inspired all of us with his courage and his determination, his humour and his invincible optimism.

On behalf of all Australians, I offer our nation’s heartfelt condolences to those who knew and loved Neale best.

To Neale’s beloved wife Jan, to his mother Edna, your children Lauren, Luke, Bec and Ben and all the members of the remarkable Daniher family.

And his army of friends.

I hope you have been able to take a measure of comfort from the fact that right across our great country, so many people who never had the privilege of knowing, or even meeting, this wonderful man, loved him and admired him so deeply.

Over the last 12 years, as Neale threw himself into making each Big Freeze bigger than the last, all of us could see how much his battle against the Beast was stealing from him.

Yet none of it diminished him – it enlarged him.

When he lost his voice – his words became more powerful.

When he could no longer walk – more and more Australians put on their beanies and marched at his side.

Because what that brutal disease could never touch, what it could not take away, what remained clear for all to see was the very essence of Neale Daniher.

His incredible mental toughness.

His unshakeable positivity.

And his selflessness.

In 2013, Neale was told to measure his future in just months, yet he dedicated every day of what would turn out to be 13 years to the search for a cure.

Beyond the extraordinary feat of endurance and resilience that represents, the most remarkable thing about the battle Neale fought so bravely, was that it was not for him.

He was truly one of the most positive people I have ever had the honour of meeting, yet not even he imagined that a cure would be discovered in time to save his own life.

Finding a cure was always about saving the lives of others.

It was the same when he was awarded Australian of the Year in 2025.

Neale didn’t see that as an accolade for what he had done – he treated it as a platform to continue his work and share his call to action. He asked us to, in his own words:

“Imagine a world where families don’t lose their loved ones to this cruel disease. 

And imagine the power of what we can achieve together, when we each take small steps to make a difference.” 

That is the world Neale Daniher wanted us to imagine.

It is the future he gave everything to try and bring into being.

And it is the final gift of inspiration he leaves us with.

A choice each of us can make.

A fight that all of us can win.

We will play on, for him. 

May this great Australian rest in eternal peace.

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Television interview – Channel Nine

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Press conference – Frankston

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

JODIE BELYEA, MEMBER FOR DUNKLEY: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to Dunkley. And I’m very thrilled to have the Prime Minister here, Anthony Albanese, back into Dunkley. It’s always a thrill to have him here with me, alongside the community. About 12 months ago, we initiated a really exceptional campaign to ensure accessible help for people in communities across Australia, and here today we’re at the Young Street Medical Clinic, one of 23 bulk billing clinics across the community of Dunkley. The Frankston Urgent Care Clinic is just around the corner, and we know that that has supported 40,000 community members to access health appointments from there. I’m very pleased, as a Labor member, to see the investment into health and services across this community, we’ve got endometriosis clinics that they’ve been established, and we’ve also seen a great investment into reproductive health. I was very excited just two weeks ago to be involved in launching the campaign for menopause and perimenopause. This government is doing exceptional things for healthcare in this country, and I would now like to introduce the Prime Minister.

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Radio interview – ABC Radio Melbourne

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Call for Information – Aggravated assault – Lajamanu

Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services

The Northern Territory Police Force is investigating reports of two aggravated robberies that are alleged to have occurred in Lajamanu.

Around 5:05pm yesterday, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre (JESCC) received a report from a 62-year-old female that two youths had attempted to carjack her vehicle and smashed the vehicle’s window.

The offenders then allegedly jumped into the vehicle, however, the victim dragged them out and drove to the local police station where she waited for police.

Police responded to the incident and found there were at least three youths involved in the offending. The victim did not sustain any injuries and returned to Darwin today.

About an hour later, the JESCC received a report a 57-year-old male victim had been assaulted by a group of up to six youths.

The victim told police he was outside his residence when a group of youths approached and demanded his keys.

One of the offenders was armed with an iron bar and allegedly used it to strike to the victim to his back.

The victim then locked himself in the house but left the keys in the outside lock, which were then stolen by the offenders.

The 57-year-old suffered minor back pain but did not require medical treatment. He was also visiting Lajamanu and chose to leave the area on Wednesday.

Investigators from Katherine Criminal Investigations Branch were deployed to Lajamanu along with members of Strike Force Cerberus.

Police recovered the allegedly stolen keys and have identified four youth suspects in relation to the offending.

Detective Acting Senior Sergeant David Van Der Merwe described the offending as “reckless” and “frightening” for the victims.

“These individuals were visiting Lajamanu for separate programs and leave with a bad experience of the community following two separate incidents which would have been traumatic to endure.

“The behaviour of the youths involved is deplorable. Visitors to the area deserve to feel safe and police will continue to work hard to ensure that they do.”

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 1800 333 000.

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TV interview – ABC News Breakfast

Source: Prime Minister of Australia

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Illicit drugs seized at Triabunna

Source: Tasmania Police

Illicit drugs seized at Triabunna

Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – 11:02 am.

Police investigating the importation of illicit drugs into Tasmania have made significant seizures during a targeted operation on the state’s East Coast.
Officers from East Coast Division conducted a search of a private residence at Triabunna on Friday, 5 June.
Police located a quantity of controlled drugs, including peptides and human growth hormones, that are illegal to possess or import.
Police also identified several firearms-related offences, including the seizure of a privately manufactured handgun capable of being operated.
As a result of the investigation, an 18-year-old Triabunna man will be issued with a summons to appear in the Hobart Magistrates Court at a later date.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information relating to illegal firearms or illicit substances is urged to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or provide information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au