Incorrectly disposed of batteries caused seven fires in Gold Coast City Council ... caused by a bin truck having to dump its load because of fire, driver safety was the council's main concern.

Labor Leader Jared Cassidy said the City of ... said green waste bins were the “recycling of the 21st century and we need to keep pace’’. “As Queensland’s largest council, Brisbane ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Council. Followed categories will be added to My News. On Wednesday, homeless campers at Carey Park in Southport were warned Gold Coast City Council officers ...

Gold Coast City Council said batteries in bins were to blame for the blazes, which broke out after rubbish was loaded into the truck and compacted. “Batteries do NOT belong in your bin.

On Wednesday, homeless campers at Carey Park in Southport were warned Gold Coast ... council workers began removing items from the main camp. A dozen city officials with rubbish bins started ...