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
Council Elections
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.
‘Sending a signal’: Fossil fuel firms on notice if Greens take City Hall
Companies with any links to or who profit from fossil fuel projects would be barred from getting any future Brisbane City Council contracts, under a radical Greens election proposal.
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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.
Women to dominate Logan council
Women will take up more than half of the seats in Logan City Council as results slowly trickle in more than three weeks after the local government election.
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