Plot twist: Bayside cemetery and burial laws to be overhauled
A bayside council has unveiled proposed changes to burial practices, exhumation procedures, and grave documentation, and has launched a three-week public consultation period.
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SEQ council ends stand-off over massive housing estate
A bayside council has decided to help plan a massive housing estate at southern Thornlands, despite losing final control to the state government under special planning powers.
Ex-Straddie park ranger banned from island loses bid to return
A former North Stradbroke Island ranger has failed to overturn a bail condition banning him from the island as he faces serious charges.
Broncos’ bold move to tackle hidden crisis in sport
The Brisbane Broncos are using a striking black jersey to publicly confront a crisis affecting one in three athletes, in a cross-code call to action.
Cosmetic nurse admits to using fake names to dodge fines
A Brisbane cosmetic nurse, who pleaded guilty to fraud for using fake drivers to avoid traffic fines, has been reprimanded and ordered to undertake an ethics training order.
Second CEO in six months leaves council investment arm
The acting CEO of a large council investment arm has quit her job, leaving the corporation to hunt for its third replacement in a year, prompting calls for a governance review.
5000 bookings before $35m northside hot spot even opens
Flame-kissed steaks, a kids’ arcade, half-court basketball and wall-to-wall sport. The northside’s newest pub venue opens this week after a booking frenzy.
Thousands of new houses in limbo as strict flood plan causes pain for builders
State-backed growth zones southeast of Brisbane are under a strict council flood overlay, blocking even small builds and fuelling backlash from landowners fearing devaluation and exclusion.
$100m smart meter dilemma: SEQ council to decide on best path
A southeast Queensland council will have a report that it will decide to note or not to note which sets out plans for backing a region-wide review of smart water meters after a costly, low-uptake 2019 trial raised big doubts.
Parents, players furious after Council closes sporting fields
A southeast Queensland council’s surprise, rain-triggered closure of every local playing ground on the weekend has renewed demands for durable, all-weather fields.
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