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Council’s fast-track payment plan fails to impress subbies

“It is hard enough for this sector to be paid and survive now." The council’s plan to fast-track payments to contractors...

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20th March 2020 12:03 AM

Subcontractors left unpaid on local government contracts for Ri-Con Contractors including O'Brien Plumbing, Maroochydore owner Peter King and manager Chris Bidmade aren’t impressed by Sunshine Coast Council plans to fast-track payments to principal contractors as a coronavirus stimulus measure.

Mayoral hopefuls comment on Ipswich CBD plan

Seven mayoral hopefuls were asked their thoughts on the current council plan and vision for Ipswich’s CBD.

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11th March 2020 6:03 PM

The Queensland Times Mayoral candidate forum held at USQ Ipswich on Tuesday night. Teresa Harding.

POLLIES IN THE PUB: Everything you need to know ahead of the highly anticipated local council Q&A

It’s going to be the Q&A session that stops the region but what exactly is on the cards?

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18th Feb. 2020 3:02 PM

QUESTION MASTER: Damien Martoo from the Martoo Review (centre) will be hosting the highly anticipated Pollies in the Pub, a Q&A style event with all four of the mayoral candidates running in the 2020 South Burnett local elections. Clockwise from top left corner, Abigail Andersson, Brett Otto, Toni Ralph and Keith Campbell.

Clive’s nephew joins council race with Dowling

Clive Palmer’s nephew and United Australia Party member Martin Brewster will run for a spot in Townsville City Council

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04th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

Perennial political candidate Martin Brewster, Clive Palmer’s nephew, to run for Division 6 in Townsville City Council election. Picture: Shae Beplate.

Do costs outweigh benefits?

Letter to the Editor: Insight into the cost of running for council

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07th Aug. 2017 10:08 AM

Mayoral candidates share views on hot election topics

WE ask our mayoral candidates for their views on the Fraser Coast's hot election topics.

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18th March 2016 10:03 AM

Fraser Coast Chronicle mayoral forum at the Hervey Bay RSL - (L) Lee Carter, Steve Coleman, Greg Schmidt, Jannean Dean, Gerard O'Connell and Chris Loft. Photo: Alistair Brightman / Fraser Coast Chronicle

Loft takes the lead in online poll for mayor votes

MAYORAL candidate Chris Loft still has a commanding lead in the race to become the region’s next mayor, according to an...

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14th March 2016 10:03 AM

‘Dark horse’ backed to win race for Fraser Coast mayor

THE self-proclaimed “dark horse” of the mayoral candidates Steve Coleman has been tipped as the favourite to win on...

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14th March 2016 10:03 AM

The self-proclaimed “dark horse” of the mayoral candidates Steve Coleman has been tipped as the favourite to win on Sportsbet.com at $1.90 over the weekend.

LIVE: Candidates debate Coast's future at Chronicle forum

THE Fraser Coast's mayoral candidates have gathered at the Brolga Theatre to outline their visions and policy ahead of the...

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02nd March 2016 6:03 PM

Candidates Gerard O'Connell, Chris Loft, Steve Coleman, Jannean Dean, Greg Schmidt and Lee Carter will take questions from the crowd.

YOUR SAY: Don't miss mayoral candidates free debates

HAVE you got a burning question for one of the Fraser Coast’s mayoral candidates?

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02nd March 2016 12:03 PM

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