‘Agenda to shut down racing’: Eagle Farm owners rip into Greens’ social housing plan
The Greens have revealed they intend to compulsorily acquire Brisbane’s heritage-listed racing site and use it to ease the housing crisis.
Council Elections
LNP’s $750k crime package for suburban Brisbane
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner will roll out 10 new fixed security cameras and 26 new mobile cameras to tackle suburban crime, if re-elected. SEE WHERE THE CAMERAS WILL BE
What voters are ‘sick of’ amid early turnout to council election
Queenslanders flocked to polling booths on the first day of early voting in the local council elections. Here’s what they said influenced their votes.
‘Worse than tacky’: Origin great slams NRL stars’ backing of mayoral contender
A campaign ad featuring Mel Meninga, Sam Thaiday, Wally Lewis, and Ivan Cleary has been called disgusting and disgraceful by an ex-NRL star, saying they’re treating locals “like idiots”. See it yourself.
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$1b schools pledge as border war continues
Annastacia Palaszczuk has slammed a claim that Queensland’s border closures are political, telling the NSW Health Minister to concentrate on issues in his own state. It comes as Labor today committed money to upgrading schools and the LNP committed $50m to a Central Queensland highway.
Voter anger over coronavirus poll
A locked side gate and coronavirus sparked concerns at Shailer Park State High School, where early voters were forced to walk to another entrance.
Revealed: What caused council election farce
The reason behind what caused March’s farcical council election count – where the results of crucial mayoral and ward battles was not known for hours – has been revealed. But an inquiry into the farce has made a surprising recommendation.
Councillors on notice: Record conversations or face misconduct
Queensland councillors will have no excuses if they are caught not recording all conversations about council business as the state’s oversight authority cracks down on sloppy track records.
Secret ballot decides Logan deputy
A second-term councillor, known for being outspoken and his links with the Labor Party, has been selected for the coveted position as Logan City Council’s deputy mayor beating a long-standing councillor for the role.
Mayor’s next big challenge as council sworn in
As if weathering the dismissal of the entire council wasn’t enough, Logan’s whistleblower-turned-mayor now faces one of the biggest challenges of his political career. WATCH THE VIDEO
Whistleblower-turned-mayor to be sworn in
Whistleblower Darren Power will be sworn in on Tuesday as Logan’s new mayor, alongside his new council including seven women and the state’s youngest councillor.
Logan young gun state’s youngest councillor
Logan’s next council, headed by whistleblower Darren Power, will be making history when it is sworn in tomorrow with the state’s youngest councillor taking up a seat.
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