August 2022
Tom Tate definitely not pissed off with CCC
Many submissions were made about reforming an anti-corruption agency, including from one of Australia’s most pugilistic mayors.
Report warns of ‘risks’ seconding police to Qld anti-corruption body
But a former chairman of the Crime and Corruption Commission warns integrity agencies nationwide have been under attack.
July 2022
Why shouldn’t you name bridge after a sleazy, corrupt mayor?
In the modern era of tearing down statutes of people with questionable pasts, one council was looking at going the other way. And it’s not alone.
November 2020
Out of jail, on to Eagle Street beers
After a stint for official corruption, it's good to know ex-company directors can still hang out in the business district.
October 2020
Prostitutes and bags full of cash: the downfall of a local mayor
The high-profile scandal that brought down one of Australia's most popular local government politicians, Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale, could help lift the lid on illegal council activities.
July 2019
Ipswich mayor behind bars for at least a year
Former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale will spend at least one year behind bars, a fall from grace “from a great height” for the once wildly successful local government politician.
Extortion verdict cuts down dynamo mayor
A bizarre case entangled one of Australia's most successful local government politicians, who posed as a private detective while in office to help an escort.