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Blockbusted: Boolaroo's Lake Cinema struggles as moviegoers dwindle

Rumours have circulated online about the closure of one of the city's few remaining independent theatres, and Boolaroo's Lake Cinema owner Bob Mason said unless numbers pick up - it won't be far from the truth.

Newcastle Herald

Star Wars should have focused on the Sith ages ago

Disney plans to tell a Star Wars story from the side of the villains. Finally!

Space

Residents to have their say on potential Merriwa de-amalgamation

'It's something that has been bubbling away for a long time.'

Newcastle Herald

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Councils forced to consider asset sales as insurance premiums go through roof

The three 'i's of inflation, interest and now insurance hikes of up to 56% are tipping local authorities into an unprecedented cashflow crisis. Some are leaving halls, pools and libraries uninsured – or looking to sell them off. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Libya’s High State Council elects new leader as political gridlock deepens

The Tripoli-based governing body chooses Mohammed Takala as leader in a run-off by 67 votes to 62.

Al Jazeera

U.P. govt. must show special responsibility in monsoon session over issues of public interest, says Mayawati

In the short session scheduled to be of five days, both Houses — the Legislative Assembly and the Council — will adopt new rulebook.

The Hindu

Many voices against, a few voices for: little consensus over T.N.’s move to introduce uniform syllabus for arts & science colleges

The Tamil Nadu Council for Higher Education has outlined a common syllabus for arts and science courses across the State, aimed at ‘easing passage into government jobs’. However, private, self-financing colleges think this is completely unnecessary, and fear that it will erode their autonomy

The Hindu

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A tentative rethink: On the Goods and Services Tax Council’s move

The Goods and Services Tax Council should not give the impression that it can be swayed so easily by representations from the industry or demands of individual States

The Hindu

Kerbside ferns and vertical gardens: transforming Melbourne’s ‘grotty’ laneways into urban oases

A council greening trial is drawing locals and tourists alike to the city’s neglected side streets

The Guardian - AU

Child welfare council’s Veedu opens its doors to 11 girls on Friday

Kerala State Council for Child Welfare at Thycaud will now allow children till 18 years at its new facility

The Hindu

Corporates and councils cut card surcharges – under duress

The Commerce Commission has persuaded phone company 2degrees to cut its credit card surcharge, but its competitor One NZ is refusing to budge. Jonathan Milne reports.

Newsroom.co.nz

Leicester Square: Buskers flouting rules causing noise misery, councillors told

‘Urgent action’ needed to tackle noise complaints in popular tourist hotspot, report says

Evening Standard

GST Council sticks to its guns, imposes 28% tax on online gaming

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the October 1 date of implementation will be followed despite different State Ministers expressing concerns, and requesting reviews

The Hindu

Greenwich Council hits diesel drivers with higher parking fees

Council chiefs say the measure will help combat CO2 emissions in the borough

Evening Standard

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Newcastle Herald

Council expands dog pound after RSPCA contract expires

The RSPCA's two-year, $564,000 contract with City of Newcastle expired on June 29.

The Hindu

Nomination of candidates for Council becomes contentious for Karnataka Congress

After a group of MLAs expressed their voice against “non-responsive” Ministers in the Karnataka government, the ruling Congress’ proposal to nominate M.R. Seetharam, former Minister; Mansoor Ali Khan, son of the former Union Minister K. Rahman Khan, and H.P. Sudham Das, former Enforcement Directorate officer, to the Legislative Council has…

The Independent UK

Violent crime is rising in the nation's capital. DC seeks solutions as Congress keeps close watch

Veteran law enforcer Pamela Smith is taking over as police chief in the nation's capital at a precarious time

The Hindu

UDF ousted from power in Changanassery after LDF’s no-confidence motion

UDF loses power in Changanassery municipality after LDF moves no-confidence motion. 19 votes incl. 2 Congress & 1 Independent, UDF & BJP abstain. District Congress leadership issued whip, but 2 Congress members voted in favour. Infighting within UDF triggered motion, Congress councillor accused leadership of cheating & provoking Independents.

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Chicago Sun-Times

City Council members decry ‘lawlessness’ outside migrant shelters

During a three-hour hearing on the migrant crisis, Ald. Jeanette Taylor accused top mayoral aides of portraying a ridiculously rosy picture that doesn’t match the ugly conditions on the ground.

TV Tech

IBC Appoints Mark Smith as Council Chair

Smith will lead IBC Council in advising on key strategic issues as show continues to evolve and develop better ways to serve the industry

Tom’s Hardware

European Council Greenlights Chips Act: $47 Billion for Semiconductor Industry

EU seeks to double global chip production market share to 20% by 2030 with $47 billion subsidies to manufacturers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Mayoral allies lay groundwork for mental health plan dubbed ‘Treatment Not Trauma’

Health Committee Chair Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez opened the hearing with a minute of silence honoring Quintonio LeGrier, Laquan McDonald “and so many others who did not receive the care they desperately needed.”

The Hindu

Karnataka budget: CM accuses Modi and BJP government at Centre of burdening poor with price rise

Karnataka budget: CM blames Modi and BJP government at Centre for burden on poor due to price rise

The Hindu

Jagdeep Dhankhar reconstitutes Rajya Sabha panel of vice-chairpersons; half of them women

Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on July 20 reconstituted the panel of vice-chairpersons of Parliament’s Upper House with half of them being women.

Reason

The Southern Poverty Law Center Makes Millions Trafficking Hate

The Center has gotten rich in part thanks to its "hate map," which smears many good people.

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