The state Labor government has told the Greens “they’re dreaming” over a controversial plan to convert a heritage-listed site into affordable housing and green space.
All three Brisbane lord mayoral candidates have committed to having their policy costings independently audited ahead of polling day.
The three main candidates for Brisbane Mayor have clashed in a heated debate that covered everything from bins to the 2032 Olympics, with one certainty emerging – rates will increase.
Racing and real estate industry leaders have ripped into Greens’ Lord Mayor candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan’s plan to seize the Ascot racetrack for $40m and turn it into 4000 units.
Queensland’s building industry is in crisis as costs skyrocket, delays worsen, and disputes between builders and clients threaten to send thousands of companies to the wall.
More than 100 residents were joined by Cr Jonathan Sri to protest the “unexplained” closure of a ferry stop in Kangaroo Point and the “systemic failure” of the suburb’s public transport network.
Pineapple Hooper has called it a day and Rockhampton is set for a second by-election in under a year, with councillor Tony Williams elected Mayor today.
The future of Rockhampton’s Mayoralty could remain undecided for another week, as the record-setting 17 candidates face an extended battle over preferences.
The record-setting Rockhampton by-election will likely come down to the wire, as 17 characters – including now famous ‘Pineapple’ Hooper – fight for the seat. Here’s who they are.
A former Queensland MP and high-profile Palaszczuk cabinet member is a hot tip to run for Brisbane Mayor in the next council election, just months after sensationally quitting state politics.
Amid a highly orchestrated election campaign filled with press conferences and constant travel, Annastacia Palaszczuk has one key person in her inner sanctum to turn to for advice. BEHIND THE SCENES
The Palaszczuk Government has announced it will deliver a major new plan to tackle climate change in Queensland. But there were a few details missing.
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