Controversial ‘chikedy chongs’ Lib makes surprise return
A former boss of the Young LNP ousted over a “racist” video scandal is back recruiting conservative members at Queensland’s biggest university.
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‘She’d make a great Gold Coast Mayor’
There are calls for Kate Jones to become the next Gold Coast mayor as tributes flow for the Tourism Minister following her shock retirement from State Parliament.
MAJOR SURVEY: Have your say on the state of QLD
There has never been a more critical time in Queensland’s history as the state looks to rebuild from the health and economic crisis. Whether it’s politics, cost of living or health and education, have your say on the issues that matter to Queenslanders.
COMMENT: Big lesson forgotten amid pandemic fear
Through floods, fires and now a pandemic, we’ve seen the best of Queenslanders. Which is why a recent statement from the Premier jarred so much, writes Keith Woods.
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Douglas at odds with bookies
BETTING agency Sportsbet is standing by its advertised odds for Gaven — despite strong criticism from the MP who represents the area, Alex Douglas
Meet the candidates you don’t know
LAW and politics graduates, environmentalists, activists and a film extra are among the lesser-known candidates for Gold Coast electorates.
Rabbit dangles carrot for pollies
COAST icon “Rabbit” Bartholomew has dangled a political carrot ahead of the election saying surfers will support the party ensuring the sport’s future.
LNP loses ground as unit fees climb
A GROUP representing Coast high-rise unit owners is urging residents to vote down the LNP following law changes that saw body corporate skyrocket.
Police interview MP Verity Barton
POLICE have interviewed Broadwater MP Verity Barton for unlicensed driving this morning.
Small players muscle in on Coast
MORE minor party candidates and independents than major party players will contest the 10 Gold Coast seats in the January 31 election.
States pollies are missing the point
IF the ALP and LNP had been more trustworthy … voters would not have turned to independents.
Douglas facing defeat in Gaven
A FLOOD of support from punters towards the ALP has seen Michael Riordan become one of the favourites in the political battle for the state seat of Gaven.
Voters in dark on Wavebreak proposal
GOLD Coasters could go to the polls without being told what effect their votes will have on the states’s biggest ever development proposal.
Bikie menace resurfaces on Coast
WE thought they were gone. But the bikie menace is re-emerging on the Glitter Strip with gang members in colours spotted across the city.
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