First look: Brisbane Metro’s new depot the largest in country
Brisbane Metro’s 10-hectare depot will produce enough daily energy to power to 280 homes and will operate 24/7.
Council Elections
Greens’ ‘kneejerk’ rent freeze plan will drive investors out of Qld
Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has slammed a Greens’ plan to freeze rents, saying the proposal will simply drive investors away.
‘We have a problem’: Lord mayor’s stark pre-election housing warning
Adrian Schrinner laid out the stark reality of Brisbane’s housing crisis and the ramifications if a well-known former Greens Councillor ousts him.
‘Marxist takeover’: Coast councillor slams community forum plan
A councillor has accused the state government of a ‘Marxist takeover of local government’ after plans for a Gold Coast community forum were established.
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LNP call to ‘punish’ Premier for making you vote
The LNP is calling on voters to punish Labor at the ballot box in a crucial by-election for making them run the risk of spreading the coronavirus at polling stations. It comes as a council election candidate in has offered to pay people’s fines if they don’t vote.
Revealed: How much unions tipped into Labor coffers
The scale of donations to Queensland Labor by unions ahead of this weekend’s two state by-elections and council elections has been revealed.
Watch: Election officials ignore social distancing rules
A leaked video has captured Electoral Commission of Queensland officers blatantly and dangerously ignoring social distancing measures ahead of Saturday’s council elections. It comes after mass calls for the polls to be postponed due to safety fears. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Madness’: Medics’ desperate call ahead of poll
Queensland doctors and nurses are stunned council elections are proceeding amid the coronavirus pandemic – and that schools will be used as polling booths. VOTE IN OUR POLL
COVID-19 WORRIES: ECQ considers banning scrutineers
The Electoral Commission of Queensland is drawing up tough new measures to protect scrutineers counting Saturday’s votes, with fears any changes could lead to legal challenges after the election.
Council elections forge ahead despite misgivings
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has held firm on elections for the state’s 77 councils this weekend, as the Electoral Commisssion of Queensland again insisting that voting is compulsory. HAVE YOUR SAY
Council elections will be ‘major mixing event’
The nation’s deputy chief medical officer has warned Queensland this weekend’s council elections are ‘a major mixing event’ that could potentially spread the coronavirus, but the Premier is adamant the show will go on. WHAT VOTERS NEED TO KNOW
How council should protect our lifestyle and environment
From funding to help save wildlife, to restoring the city’s natural creek network and improving social cohesion through intergenerational play, here’s what the experts say Brisbane City Council should do for our environment and lifestyle.
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