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.
Council Elections
‘I’m not racist’: Ex-LNP candidate denies racial post, abusing Morcombes
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has slammed now-disendorsed LNP candidate Brock Alexander saying he sparked a ‘frustrating and concerning’ saga weeks out from an election.
Metro launch under threat amid state, council funding stalemate
The launch of Brisbane Metro services could be delayed until next year amid a funding standoff between the state government and city council.
‘Waiting too long’: Greens’ pledge for new Brisbane CityCat terminal
An additional ferry terminal was first identified for delivery in 2011 under LNP Lord Mayor Campbell Newman, but it’s taken a Greens leader to project back on the agenda.
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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.
You get what you pay for: Mayoral candidates from $0 to $270K
Choosing Logan’s next mayor may have been a case of you get what you pay for … the city’s voters were given a smorgasbord of candidates from big spender Darren Power to cheapskate Ben Musgrave, who did not spend a cent.
Coronavirus wreaks havoc over swearing in
Voters and ratepayers in Logan are likely to be forced to wait until after Easter to get full results of last month’s council election, with the coronavirus adding to delays with a swearing-in ceremony.
Watchdog to look at veteran Ipswich councillor
Queensland’s local government watchdog is expected to revisit outstanding matters against newly re-elected Ipswich councillor Paul Tully relating to issues before the council’s sacking in 2018.
LNP’s man beats latest challenge from high-profile Labor family
His brother tried and failed, and now Daniel Bevis has conceded defeat in The Gap ward at the hands of the LNP’s Steve Toomey.
Doctors want non-voting fines ripped up
Queensland’s leading medical association has called for the State Government to scrap fines for people who failed to vote last weekend.
By-election win may have sealed Frecklington’s fate
The LNP may have retained the seat of Currumbin at the weekend’s by-election, but the nature of the victory may have guaranteed its leader’s downfall, writes Paul Williams.
Greens vote saves Deputy Mayor in Holland Park
A huge swing to the Greens in Holland Park has seen the LNP Deputy Mayor returned to office.
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