Bizarre political stoush over alleged Brisbane graveyard campaigning
A bizarre stoush has erupted between Brisbane’s local Liberal and Labor parties following allegations of election campaigning at a cemetery over the weekend. SEE THE FLYER.
Council Elections
Major shake-up to flood zone development if Greens win power
All new developments would be banned in Brisbane’s most flood-prone areas as part of the Greens’ overhaul if the party is voted into power in the city council election next month.
The major Brisbane roads where Greens want more bus, transit lanes
The Greens will unveil plans to turn traffic lanes on six Brisbane roads into bus lanes or transit lanes as part of their proposal to ease congestion by improving the bus network.
Revealed: 21 schools where LNP wants to expand 40km/h zones
The Safer School Precincts would be a new initiative if Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is re-elected, with plans to double existing funding to around $10m in the next council budget.
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Hunt for man after polling booth punch-up
A busy southside polling booth is now the centre of a police hunt after an election official was allegedly punched by a voter.
Logan one of 20 councils undecided
Logan is one of only 20 councils left without a result nearly three weeks after the local government election. But the Electoral Commission of Queensland blamed the slow vote counting on the need for accuracy.
Greens lose ward by just 311 votes
Just 311 extra votes would have seen the Greens win only their second ever Brisbane City Council ward, with a veteran LNP councillor clinching victory in the final count.
Power poised to win and ready to tackle coronavirus
Whistleblower Darren Power, who is likely to become Logan’s next mayor, says the biggest challenges will be guiding the city through the coronavirus, drafting a budget in weeks and deciding on the next CEO.
Bus service, better roads for Logan’s newest councillor-elect
A full-time teacher will take four years’ leave to serve as a councillor in one of the state’s fastest-growing areas which covers the emerging estate at Flagstone.
Ratepayers slam councillor 2% pay rise
The incoming Logan City Council will have less than two months to draft a budget and vote on whether to accept a controversial 2 per cent pay rise.
Lord Mayor takes on new role in virus fight
Re-elected Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has unveiled his new half-female civic cabinet, which includes a new coronavirus taskforce – and a new position for himself.
Logan tips reopen after public fury
Logan City Council residents will be able to take their rubbish to the city’s tips after the council backflipped and reopened facilities this morning following an avalanche of public criticism.
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