A tradie's ute was marked with pink spray paint in Freshwater, in Sydney's northern beaches, after it blocked a driveway. Tradie Rob Rakuc said the paint was likely permanent and would cost a couple of hundred dollars to remove. A Tesla on the same street was also reportedly sprayed. Online reaction was mixed, with some people backing the act and others saying it was illegal. Similar anger over parking has surfaced in Doonside and Narrabeen, where vehicles were also marked. Under NSW law, a basic graffiti offence carries a $440 fine.
Paid parking will start at Rosebud Hospital and The Mornington Centre from 27 October. Bayside Health says the fees will cover rising operational and maintenance costs. Staff will pay $4.50 per eight-hour shift, matching other Peninsula Care Group sites. Nepean MP Anthony Marsh opposes the changes, calling them tone-deaf during a cost-of-living crisis. Parking will remain free for visits under 30 minutes.
A long-time Canberra resident says the city centre has changed so much that she now feels like a tourist. Construction, new laneway venues and limited parking have made trips into Civic harder to plan. Her group of friends arrived late to a recent night out, each finding parking in unexpected places. She says the changes are frustrating but still hopes her hometown keeps the character she knows.
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A vigilante has spray-painted cars parked across driveways in Freshwater, on Sydney’s northern beaches. Tradie Rob Rakuc found his ute marked with a fluorescent stripe after parking on Moore Road. A Tesla driver on the same street was also targeted, with photos of the incident gaining traction on social media. Local bottle shop owner Steve Woodley acknowledged the parking frustrations in the area.
Liberal senator Sarah Henderson has blamed Melbourne Airport parking rates for a $1069 charge she billed to taxpayers last year. The fee covered 13 days of parking. Henderson said MPs can claim parking costs for parliamentary business and that most of her charges came from parking at Tullamarine Airport when travelling to Canberra. NewsWire checked the airport's online rates and found its most expensive 13-day option cost $809, while its cheapest was $195. Henderson also accused Communications Minister Anika Wells of lying about her own expenses.
Bass Coast Mayor Brett Tessari has put forward a notice of motion calling for a pause on the proposed lights and stripes pedestrian crossing in Murray Street, Wonthaggi. The motion follows concerns from local business owners about lost parking, deliveries and traffic congestion. Tessari is seeking a further report on costs, funding, safety, consultation and alternative designs, to be presented to the November 18 council meeting. The motion needs majority support from councillors to proceed.
Lions Park at Noosa Heads will remain public open space over Christmas and will not be used for overflow car parking. The move gives families and beachgoers more room to relax. Council will focus on park-and-ride, free public transport and traffic management over the summer holidays to reduce congestion. The free Loop Bus will run from 9 December 2026 to 26 January 2027. Council has also introduced a Main Beach drop-off zone with marshals to keep traffic moving.
The owner of a Footscray laundromat says she will go out of business if Maribyrnong council removes parking spaces on Barkly Street. Hong Tran, who has run Footscray Superwash for more than 20 years, says most of her customers arrive by car. Draft plans endorsed by council in July would remove 34 on-street parking spaces to make way for bus stops and separated bike lanes. Ms Tran has submitted a petition with 183 signatures asking council to reconsider. Mayor Mohamed Semra says council has met with her and her concerns are being considered before final plans are decided.
Griffith City Council has unanimously approved plans for two new homes behind an existing house on Hillston Street in North Griffith. The development will keep the existing house, demolish an old rear garage and build a three-bedroom home and a two-bedroom home, plus a carport. A neighbour raised concerns about privacy, noise and traffic. Council staff found the plans met planning controls and suited the health precinct's planned future, which encourages more housing. Developer Taksheer Chugha, a university student, said he plans to rent the homes near Griffith Base Hospital.
Stonnington Council has adopted a new 15-year transport strategy to manage growing pressure on local roads, parking and kerbside space. The Transport Strategy 2040 is built around three action plans covering road safety, sustainable transport and parking management. The road safety plan includes better lighting, safer pedestrian crossings and measures to reduce speeding. Mayor Melina Sehr said the council cannot create more street space, so it must use existing space more wisely. The final strategy drew on community feedback gathered during 2024 and 2025, along with submissions from a public exhibition in July and August 2026.
Residents can now choose between digital and physical visitor parking permits, with costs of $120 and $130 respectively. Existing digital permit holders can switch to a physical permit by cancelling their current permit and applying for a new one. Council is also introducing improvements to digital permits, including a co-holder function and multiple vehicle registrations. Further information is available on the council's website.
A $9.3 million development has been approved for Amalfi Avenue in Mindarie, including a tavern, five commercial tenancies and six residential units. The project, which is near Napoli Park and 700 metres from South Mindarie Beach, will feature a mix of fast-food outlets and private recreation businesses. Residents raised concerns about parking and traffic, with the developer providing 11 bays for residents and 15 for commercial use, despite a requirement for 40. The City of Wanneroo supported the plan, citing available on-street parking and suitable transport links.
A Hobart nurse was chased by a group of young men after finishing her shift at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Audrey McAllister was walking to her car in Queens Domain when the incident occurred. The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Union wants dedicated parking and safety measures for health staff, citing multiple harassment reports. The Tasmanian government is reviewing hospital entrance security and negotiating improved conditions for nurses and midwives.
A proposed 27-townhouse development in Jolimont could increase parking pressure near the Matthews’ Netball Centre in Wembley. The development, on vacant land at the corner of Allison Drive and Salvado Road, includes 26 three-bedroom homes and one two-bedroom home, with seven accessible townhouses. Although each townhouse has a double garage, there are no dedicated visitor parking spaces. A parking assessment found the project would generate demand for about six to seven vehicles, but surrounding streets could accommodate the demand, even during peak netball season.
A parking shortage at the new Griffith Base Hospital is causing difficulties for staff, patients and disabled residents. The Murrumbidgee Local Health District says more spaces will be added, but the old car park area is set to be repurposed. The hospital will have more than 350 car parking spaces once the redevelopment is complete, with additional parking closer to the main entry and improved drop-off access to the emergency department. A fenced-off area on Animoo Avenue that was previously used as a carpark has been earmarked for key health-worker accommodation.
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Melbourne's West Tarneit train station, opened last month, faces immediate parking shortages, with spaces full by 8am during school holidays. Commuters report arriving earlier to secure spots, while others advocate for improved bus services. The station's car park, initially designed for 400 vehicles, struggles to meet demand. Local residents and transport advocates highlight broader infrastructure challenges in Melbourne's rapidly growing western suburbs. The government has allocated land for additional parking but notes developers must construct access roads.
