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In the late 1980s Brisbane's inner-city areas were struggling with economic stagnation, urban decay and crime which resulted in an exodus of residents and business to the suburban fringe. [6] Established in 1991 as the Urban Renewal Taskforce, URB was responsible for revitalising derelict industrial areas in inner north-east suburbs of ...
2024 Queensland local elections: Brisbane; Party Votes % Swing Seats Change Liberal National: 329,337 46.87 +0.99 18 1 Labor: 188,967 26.91 −5.99 5 Greens:
All Quest titles feature regular sections such as Motoring, Sport, Street-Watch and Lifestyle as well as local news and issues. The Quest Newspaper Group was formed in July 1985 through an amalgamation of established weekly free-distribution newspapers across Brisbane.
In September 1864, the first comprehensive Queensland local government legislation, the Municipal Institutions Act 1864, was enacted, repealing the previous Act. [15] The Act allowed municipalities to charge rates, borrow money, enact bylaws, control or regulate public infrastructure and utilities, and provide public amenities such as gardens and hospitals.
The 2024 Queensland mayoral elections was held on 16 March 2024 to elect the mayors of the 77 local government areas in Queensland, Australia. The elections were held as part of the statewide local elections. [1] 14 mayors were elected unopposed. [2]
The current Premier and Deputy Premier are David Crisafulli and Jarrod Bleijie of the Liberal National Party of Queensland respectively. Government House at Paddington in Brisbane is the residence of the Governor, having replaced Old Government House at Gardens Point in Brisbane's CBD in the early 20th century.
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This is a category containing Local Government Areas in the area of Brisbane. As a group they have no special administrative status, but are grouped as a subcategory of Local Government Areas of Queensland for convenience. In 1925, 20 municipalities and shires were absorbed into Greater Brisbane as a single Local Government Area, the City of ...