The owner of a home with a bright mural in support of the Extinction Rebellion climate change protests has been given four days to get rid of it,as council claims it is unapproved advertising.
A former council director has lost his legal fight against the state's corruption watchdog over allegations it failed to respond to his complaints.
Staff at the council,the third-largest local government in Australia,were told last week he had gone on leave,in a memo that did not mention a return date.
Ratepayers are exposed to $1 billion in costs for required new homes because the council can't charge developers the full costs of opening up greenfield areas,leaked documents show.
He was found guilty last month after he bought charity auction items - including a football jersey,several artworks and a bicycle - for his own use.
The referral follows questions by Labor councillors over LNP councillor James Mackay's interest in two companies,one of which was paid $70,000 by council in July.
A row over outdoor music events at the Sandstone Point Hotel is pitting elderly residents against powerful local business interests.
Labor councillors called for Cr Mackay to be referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission over allegations his private company received payments from council for social media services.
Queensland's corruption watchdog has charged a man related to its investigation into corruption at a council north of Brisbane.
Former CEO Sharon Kelsey is suing the group for axing her in February last year.
It will be alleged the councillor corruptly received benefits,including money,travel,accommodation and advertising.