Saturday, August 24th, 2024 |
Does The Magpie suspect a method in the man’s madness? In a move courting more disquiet and damage to Townsville’s reputation, accidental mayor Troy Thompson will go all in at next Wednesday’s council meeting, demanding powers that he has already been denied. That it is a naked power grab is clear, but what isn’t is… View full story »
Sunday, August 18th, 2024 |
It appears the Chamber has made – or is about to make – a formal complaint regarding the LGAQ companies that control Local Buy. It is not clear to whom the complaint was made alleging uncompetitive behaviour and possible collusion, but the outcome is secondary to the fact that the Chamber has finally spoken out…. View full story »
Saturday, August 10th, 2024 |
At least his blatant politicking in the guise of being a community champion at Wednesday’s council meeting was as transparent as it was galling. A disgraceful stunt calling for a dangerous solution. to a problem of which he has washed his hands. But this sulking brainless oaf doubled down on social media, pouting his way… View full story »
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024 |
Every single one of the the councillors who were re-elected have been quick to polish their halos about TwoNames Thompson’s lying during the council election, but it is now apparent they did much of the same in failing to share a crucial plan they had fully formulated even before the campaign started. The Magpie puts… View full story »
Saturday, July 27th, 2024 |
A bit of property news around the place that hasn’t made the Bulletin despite some serious ramifications for one major project, and another that spells a kick in Jimmy and The Twins from the TCC for those planning to build a home. Is Joe McCabe signed up for year after the TCC’s latest secret squirrel… View full story »
