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
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
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.
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.
As the 2024 Local Government elections in Brisbane draw near, the housing debate takes centre stage, with each party outlining its vision for addressing the city’s infrastructure, development and homelessness challenges.
Brisbane’s independent mayoral candidates for the 2024 Local Government election Gilbert Holmes and Bruce Tanti reveal where they stand on roads, rubbish and housing and their plans if elected on March 16.
Labor says it can implement a free weekly organic bin collection at no cost to residents, but a national waste management expert has labelled the plan as totally impossible.
Footage of a speech by the Greens’ mayoral hopeful talking about a Greens-Labor majority coalition has sparked claims of a “dodgy power sharing deal”. It comes as Labor’s lord mayoral candidate confirmed she would work with the Greens if forced to after the council election. VIDEO
A re-elected LNP council has committed to upgrading facilities at sporting grounds and parks across the city. SEE THE LIST
Meetings between developers and Brisbane City Council planning executives would be filmed and posted to YouTube, under a Greens-led council.
Sunshine Coast mayoral candidate Ashley Robinson has rejected claims by Mark Jamieson that he is aligned with Labor, saying there is “no place for party politics” in this election. FOLLOW THE LATEST
The campaign for Brisbane’s top job has been lacklustre, but Thursday’s debate added the colour most voters are craving, writes Paul Williams.
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