‘Ludicrous’: Brisbane park not safe for dogs … but OK for kids
A rubbish tip-turned park southwest of Brisbane has been deemed safe for children to play on but not for dogs, sparking concern among locals.
Council Elections
Koala cuddles, TV bloopers, Paris trip anger: Rosanna Natoli’s first 100 days
Cuddling koalas, TV bloopers, a Mooloolaba seawall controversy, and a sod turning for an aerospace precinct. It’s been a busy first 100 days for selfie-loving Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli. How do you rate her efforts? VOTE IN OUR POLL
Council watchdog dismisses deputy mayor complaint over photo scandal
The local government watchdog has dismissed a complaint into Toowoomba’s deputy mayor relating to her involvement in a photo scandal.
‘Gold mine’: Council’s ‘sneaky’ surcharge spike on rates bills
Brisbane City Council has been slammed after it quietly raised the surcharge for residents using a credit or debit card to pay bills by 50 per cent.
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‘Feral’ volunteers trigger new call for at polling booths
A former South East Queensland mayor has called for a major security overhaul including a cap on volunteer numbers at polling booths following “feral” behaviour across the state during the recent local government elections.
Postal vote fury: ECQ faces backlash over fresh claims
The Electoral Commission Queensland is being accused of another council election bungle with residents claiming they did not receive postal votes kits in time.
‘If you’re going to run for mayor, be honest’: MP’s fiery spray
A state MP has delivered an emotional address to parliament, accusing Townsville’s likely new mayor of harassing and intimidating his family and urging him to “come clean” on a number of issues.
Should Queensland’s elections include online voting?
Furious ratepayer groups, former mayors and councillors have called for a parliamentary review into the local council election chaos which saw some waiting for up to three hours to vote. Should there be an online voting option? VOTE IN OUR POLL
Weather and witches: The colourful stories behind Qld’s newest mayors in waiting
A former bankrupt, an alleged drink driver, a weather presenter who once played a witch, and someone who once lived next door to Keith Urban are among the first time mayor contenders most likely to succeed in the Queensland council elections. SPECIAL REPORT
Live results: Three wards undecided as count continues
The LNP have secured a majority council in Brisbane but three wards remain undecided. It comes after the Greens claimed they’re “on the brink of breaking the two-party system” but may have celebrated prematurely in one ward. FOLLOW LIVE RESULTS
‘Time to get on with it’: Schrinner makes rates pledge
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has declared it’s time to “get on with it” as the LNP prepares for another term with a majority council, securing wins in 17 wards.
Election day bungles: Polling booth illegally shutdown
The “illegal” closure of a polling booth is the latest in a range of widespread problems reported on election day, prompting political leaders to demand the Electoral Commission of Queensland do better.
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