‘Propaganda machine’: Ratepayers call for Bundaberg Now closure
Ratepayers have now backed calls to shut down a controversial council-run ‘good news’ website in Bundaberg, labelling it a ‘misleading and inappropriate’ use of council funds.
Council Elections
By-election called after Woorabinda councillor resigns
Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire residents will head to the polls next month after a councillor resigned. Nominations for his replacement close in nine days.
National disgrace exposed: Bruce Hwy officially Qld’s worst road
The Bruce Hwy has been exposed as Queensland’s most unroadworthy road, slammed for being too narrow, riddled with potholes and dangerous. VOTE IN OUR POLL
‘Treated like lepers’: Border angel still fuming over state’s Covid lockout
A woman who supported hundreds of Queenslanders locked out of the state at the height of Covid lockdowns has been recognised for her kindness – but she’s still angry about the experience.
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How to vote if you’re in self-isolation
Help is at hand for those wanting to vote at this month’s Queensland council elections, but who might be in isolation due to coronavirus concerns.
Ban on handing out how-to-vote cards
Logan voters will have to pick up their own how-to-vote cards after a limit was put on the number of people at polling booths in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Misconduct findings hit councillors
Two Brisbane city councillors on opposite sides of the chamber have been found to have committed misconduct in separate incidents.
Queenslanders want council elections called off
A statewide survey has found the majority of Queenslanders want council elections postponed in light of the coronavirus crisis.
Promising signs for virus-hit poll
Queensland’s local council elections are just one of the events that have had a pall cast over them by coronavirus, but there are encouraging signs ahead of polling day.
New date for council election if it’s delayed by virus
Despite Queensland’s councils pushing ahead with the election at the end of this month regardless of the coronavirus, a new date has been flagged if polling day does indeed get postponed – and it’s long way off.
Fight breaks out at polling booth
The election in Logan took a nasty turn this morning with a fight breaking out at a busy booth and long queues of people failing to keep the obligatory 1.5m distance. VIDEO
Investigation launched into second council candidate
A southeast Queensland council candidate who inadvertently disclosed personal information of 800 constituents has clarified she is not a Labor candidate as her complaint against her opposition is investigated.
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