‘Like putting a pause on pregnancy’: Tate’s response to Light Rail debate
Mayor Tom Tate is warning anti-tram candidates it makes no sense to pause building light rail south to border, saying delays will create huge cost blowouts.
Council Election
‘Not a lot’: Mayoral candidate’s shock admission
Eddy Sarroff has made a shock admission about his mayoral campaign with expenditure disclosure records revealing something surprising about his tilt for the top job. SEE THE VIDEO
ELECTION ERECTION: No hard facts in Broadbeach stadium stoush
The latest campaign issue in Division 12 is over a controversial project not yet built, confirmed, or even officially proposed. But candidates are already making promises.
Restrictions on murder-accused councillor’s political campaign
Councillor Ryan Bayldon-Lumsden is under strict conditions on how he campaigns in the March poll as he faces the toughest citywide contest, it can be revealed.
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Mayor extends hand to Tozer opponents
Mayor Tom Tate is under fire for his pre-poll behaviour where despite the warnings about social distancing due to coronavirus he embraced two candidates standing against rival Glenn Tozer.
Pre-poll attracts record numbers
Gold Coast voters continued to arrive in large numbers at polling booths today, but maintained their social distancing following warnings about coronavirus.
Priority voting timeslot for vulnerable people
In a crackdown on Queenslanders’ usual free and easy approach to voting, the state’s chief health officer has issued a request to “fit and healthy” Gold Coast residents.
Mayoral debate cancelled over virus fears
A debate to be held between candidates for mayor, hosted by the Gold Coast Bulletin, has officially been cancelled.
WATCH THE REPLAYS: Gold Coast Bulletin election forums
The Gold Coast Bulletin has hosted a series of election forums involving candidates from every council division. Find out how to watch the replays here.
Why Deputy Mayor handed out for candidate
Deputy Mayor Donna Gates has defended her endorsement of another Gold Coast council candidate after video emerged of her urging a voter to give their support to them.
New restrictions at Coast polling booths
The number of coronavirus cases on the Coast has skyrocketed and tension is building at busy election booths. There are new restrictions at polling places today – but some say it’s not enough.
Candidate reveals road to recovery
A young Gold Coast candidate has revealed his drink driving history and struggles with mental health, and how with help he found a road to recovery to the 2020 poll.
Brochure complaint upheld against councillor
The Independent Council Election Observer has found veteran councillor Daphne McDonald misled voters after publishing controversial comments in an election brochure.
New corona rules for Coast polling booths
No handshaking or how to vote cards are just come of the new measures put in place at pre-polling booths in a push to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
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