The corrupting influence of developers is a “far greater evil” than the perceived unfairness of banning their donations, Crime and Corruption Commission chairman Alan MacSporran says.
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'I have a job to do': Logan Mayor refuses to stand aside amid CCC probe
Logan Mayor Luke Smith rebuffs calls within council to stand aside amid an ongoing investigation by Queensland’s Crime and Corruption Commission.
Police speaking to QR driver who left seriously injured woman at accident scene
The driver of a Queensland Rail excavator who left the scene today after his tractor hit a woman and left her seriously injured in Brisbane is spoken to by police.
Queensland girls school spends $250,000 on world-first astronomy project
A Brisbane private school launches an observatory fitted with telescopes so advanced they can be operated from anywhere in the world.
What to do when a neighbour's dog won't shut up
Throw away the angry anonymous letter. There are better, more diplomatic ways to handle things next time your neighbour’s dog wakes the baby with its barking.
Developers not the only ones seeking influence with council donations, says political expert
A ban on developers’ council donations should include alcohol and tobacco companies but exclude trade unions, a Queensland political expert says.
Logan Mayor urged to stand aside amid ongoing CCC probe
A Logan City Councillor is urging Mayor Luke Smith to step down in the wake of an ongoing Crime and Corruption Commission investigation into donation disclosures in Queensland.
Accused killer heard voices telling him to 'attack the prosecutor' during trial
An accused murderer hears demons in his head commanding him to “attack the prosecutor”, his Supreme Court murder trial is told, as the jury is asked to decide whether the 23-year-old is fit to continue.
CCC finds 'widespread non-compliance' with Queensland council electoral laws
Former Gold Coast mayoral candidate Penny Toland is facing prosecution for allegedly failing to declare more than $30,000 in donations and gifts from a union, as the Crime and Corruption Commission delivers its report into non-compliance with the Local Government Electoral Act.
Local government 'a hot bed for perceived corruption': CCC
Two south-east Queensland mayors avoid prosecution despite allegedly breaching the Local Government Election Act, as the Crime and Corruption Commission chairman says public perception of councils is “on the nose”.