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Council shows “unequivocal opposition” to the release of Childers arsonist and mass murderer Robert Paul Long

The Childers Palace Backpackers Hostel was the target of an arson attack on 23 June 2000 that resulted in Robert Paul Long being sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for the murder of two of the 15 victims. (Supplied)

Elected councillors of Bundaberg Regional Council have unanimously voted to express their “unequivocal opposition” to the release of Childers arsonist […]

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