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Brisbane council debates $84M BOM website upgrade, sparking debate over spending and disaster preparedness.
Brisbane ratepayers could face hundreds of thousands in costs for a new lifesaving information system as council debates the $84 million BOM website upgrade.
Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham urged retaining a single, reliable weather data source, calling the upgrade a misplaced priority.
The motion, backed by opposition and independent Nicole Johnston, questioned its timing and effectiveness, suggesting it aimed to deflect blame for past disaster management failures.
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner defended a recent Dubai trip for the Asia Pacific Cities Summit as cost-free and beneficial for attracting investment, despite criticism and heckling.
The debate highlights tensions over spending, accountability, and crisis preparedness.
El consejo de Brisbane debate la actualización del sitio web BOM de $84M, provocando un debate sobre el gasto y la preparación para desastres.