This 1974 Brisbane flood tragedy was all but forgotten – until locals pushed for a memorial
Capt Ian Kerr and Cpl Neville Hourigan died 50 years ago when they were electrocuted in flood waters. They are finally being commemorated
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Capt Ian Kerr and Cpl Neville Hourigan died 50 years ago when they were electrocuted in flood waters. They are finally being commemorated
Allegations of local political party “white-anting” and head office “machinations” have been levelled as part of an ex-Brisbane councillor’s legal fight.
Former councillor Kate Richards uses LNPâs own rules in defamation claim Save Normal text size Advertisement Former Brisbane councillor Kate Richards has justified suing a dozen of the LNPâs top brass, including the lord mayor she served alongside, citing the partyâs own rules to argue they are all culpable in her alleged defamation. It comes after the party released a media statement in December 2019 announcing the disendorsement of the sitting LNP councillor ahead of last yearâs council election and referring her to the Crime and Corruption Commission over unspecified â...
Former Brisbane City councillor Kate Richards sues LNP executives for $1m over alleged defamation FriFriday 11 updated SatSaturday 12 DecDecember 2020 at 2:44am Kate Richards is suing LNP executives over a media statement that suggested Ms Richards committed "corrupt" and "criminal" conduct. ( Share Print text only Cancel A former Brisbane City councillor is seeking at least $1 million dollars in special damages after launching a defamation lawsuit against members of Queensland's Liberal National Party state executive. Key points: LNP trustee Lawrence Springborg are among 12 LNP executives be...