Taxpayers could face billion-dollar rehab costs for troubled WA coal miner
Griffin Coal's potential disengagement from rehabilitation responsibilities at its Collie mine could lead to significant financial burdens on West Australian taxpayers.
Commentary: Sanna Marin's government's electricity turmoil has been costly for taxpayers
The article discusses the financial burden placed on Finnish taxpayers due to the government under Sanna Marin's leadership preparing electricity subsidies amidst rising electricity costs.
The major renovation of Isomäki Ice Hall will be expensive for taxpayers – the city of Pori is considering looking for new owners
The city of Pori is contemplating the search for new owners of the Isomäki Ice Hall due to a significant rise in renovation costs, estimated to exceed 20 million euros.
How Ivo Will Stop Prescription Fraud
Ivo is proposed to receive sharper tools to combat prescription fraud, which costs taxpayers millions each year in Sweden.
Should the taxpayer pay for Huntley's funeral? Take our poll and have your say
The article discusses the controversial debate surrounding whether taxpayer funds should cover the funeral costs of Ian Huntley, the convicted child killer who recently died in prison following an attack by another inmate.
Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr's sickening taxpayer bill from 'funeral to boob job'
The article discusses the ongoing financial burden on UK taxpayers resulting from the infamous killers Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr, particularly highlighting costs incurred even after Huntley's death.
Police misconduct cost New York City taxpayers more than $117m in 2025
A report revealed that misconduct by the NYPD cost New York City taxpayers over $117 million in 2025, marking a significant financial burden on the city's budget.
"Politicians should throw themselves on their knees and apologize": A large sum of money benefits the rich the most
A Danish professor criticizes the government's decision to allocate 15 billion kroner for coastal protection, arguing that taxpayers should not bear the costs for wealthy individuals who profit from building in flood-prone areas.
Australia’s most costly anti-climate policy hits taxpayers for $30m a day as calls mount to wind back fuel tax credits
Australia's fuel tax credits scheme costs taxpayers nearly $30 million a day and faces increasing demands for reform or abolition due to its negative impact on climate policy.
Bureaucrats hide true price of Obama Presidential Center as taxpayers hit with infrastructure bill
An investigation reveals that taxpayers are bearing hidden costs related to the Obama Presidential Center, with no clear accounting from government agencies.
Stop land sale to NBL team owner, Tasmanian government advised
The Tasmanian government has been advised to halt negotiations for selling land to NBL owner Larry Kestelman due to potential taxpayer costs.
Court battle over definition of 'woman' has cost taxpayers more than £766,000
The Scottish government has reportedly spent over £766,000 in taxpayer money on a legal dispute regarding the definition of 'woman' as it pertains to the Equality Act 2010.
The cost of the Brazilian climate conference to taxpayers: 264,000 euros
The travel expenses of Finnish politicians and officials attending the climate conference in Brazil amounted to approximately 264,000 euros, primarily for intercontinental flights and expensive hotel stays.
GOP firebrand urges Trump agencies to claw back massive taxpayer benefits paid out to immigrants
Sen. Jim Banks is advocating for the Trump administration to recover billions spent on welfare benefits for immigrants, emphasizing legal obligations for their sponsors to reimburse these costs.
GOP eyes Venezuela's untapped oil wealth as Democrats sound alarm over taxpayer risk
Lawmakers are exploring the potential costs of U.S. involvement in Venezuela, particularly regarding its oil wealth, as concerns about taxpayer liabilities arise.
This year, we are paying for plane tickets, flowers, and a rich menu at Pantovčak for Milanović
The office of Croatian President Zoran Milanović has revealed a 2026 spending plan, including substantial allocations for food, flowers, and air travel, totaling significant costs for taxpayers.
Doge cuts cost US taxpayers $10bn to cover workers’ paid leave, analysis finds
A new analysis estimates that the Trump administration's policy led to $10 billion in taxpayer costs for paid leave, affecting 154,000 federal employees.