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Chook raffle push puts council pecking order in spotlight
A Queensland councillor is pushing for independent political candidates to be allowed to run chook raffles to fundraise for campaigns amid concerns the current rules favour political parties.
Dr Karl is back to help tackle teen vaping
An anti-vaping advertising blitz to discourage teenagers from taking up the habit will feature material from a campaign that featured well known health advocate Dr Karl Kruszelnicki.
High-end cars seized in fine blitz on swanky suburbs
Teslas, Mercedes and BMWs have been seized following a blitz on inner-Brisbane fine and toll dodgers, with more suburbs to be targeted soon. FIND OUT WHERE
Rates hike fears as land values soar as much as 178 per cent
Land valuations have sky-rocketed across the state in a move that could push up council rates, with at least one area recording eye-watering jumps of 178 per cent.
George St Beat: Gabba rebuild leads to a billion more questions
Revelations the Gabba’s epic $1b redevelopment price tag never had a solid business case to back it up caused some confusion in the corridor’s of power.
$1m jump: Massive amount paid to state government staffers
The state government is forking out hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra wages to the staff who work for the Premier and her ministers.
Qld to review support offered to victims of crime
The state government will launch a review into the assistance offered to victims of crime following a push by long-time advocate and MP Jonty Bush.
Queensland households get power bill discount over $175
Queenslanders will be gifted a state-sponsored discount on their power bills higher than the $175 in 2022 ahead of a $321 surge in electricity prices.
Push for property laws to flag flood risks
The state’s councils are pushing the Palaszczuk government to mandate that flood and natural hazard risks be disclosed by property sellers to prospective buyers.
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