Yesterday
The Chandler-Mather plan to take Queensland (and beyond)
The Greens hope to claim another four seats in the Queensland parliament, before transforming the nation’s political landscape.
- James Hall
This Month
How Labor could lose its heartland for the first time in a century
Regional Queenslanders have been struggling with the severe lack of housing supply for years but cost of living has now pushed many over the edge.
- James Hall
It’s tree changers v farmers in Queensland’s battle for the bush
A small community in north Queensland has become a combat zone over energy policy in the state election campaign.
- James Hall
September
Why Queensland is a nightmare for political strategists
Queensland’s population surged by about 260,000 in the two years to the end of March, with more than 150,000 arriving from overseas and over 60,000 flocking from other states.
- James Hall
The $620m makeover for Manly, Howard Smith wharves
Plans are afoot to transform the faded glory of waterside venues at Manly and in Brisbane to bustling tourist destinations. The locals have had their say, too.
- Campbell Kwan
How the AFL’s two grand final teams achieved sustained success
The two Andrews who run the Sydney Swans and the Brisbane Lions say stability is the key to achieving an extended patch of sunshine in the AFL world.
- Gus McCubbing
The remarkable history in Heeney’s magic mark
Hard lessons learned through elite sporting administration taught these two Australian business partners invaluable lessons for navigating the corporate sector.
- Tom Rabe
Jose was priced out of his inner-city home. So were 16,000 others
KPMG data shows rising costs are squeezing out much-needed workers from Sydney and Melbourne’s most sought-after suburbs.
- Campbell Kwan
Star’s Queen’s Wharf comes to life – unless you want to shop or eat
It’s been dubbed a “multistaged opening” or, in other words, a work in progress. But the sight of hi-vis and faint smell of sawdust haven’t deterred visitors.
- Tess Bennett
David Foster out of Bendigo and Adelaide after bruising Star inquiry
He had been on the bank’s board since 2019, and was its chairman until April when he went on leave amid a NSW inquiry into the casino, where he was also chair.
- Lucas Baird
‘Pay to stay’: Average Sydney hotel room rate to hit $426 by 2033
Sydney will be the standout hotel market over the next decade as occupancy rises to 86pc and few new hotels are completed to keep up with demand.
- Larry Schlesinger
The unassuming senator with Labor’s fortunes on his shoulders
Queensland is at the centre of two crucial elections in the coming months, and the personable Murray Watt might be the bridge builder who helps tip things for the ALP.
- James Hall
Queensland’s 50¢ public transport fares backed by both sides
Economists warn slashing public transport fares to 50¢ is another example of wasteful government spending that will fuel inflation.
- James Hall and John Kehoe
Vow to release secret Queensland report into Star’s HK partner
The report into Star Entertainment’s marquee Brisbane casino examined possible criminal links with one of its business partners.
- James Hall and Zoe Samios
Investors have moved away on private hospitals, industry warns
Investors in private hospital developments have shifted away from the sector, further heaping pressure on the healthcare system.
- James Hall and Michael Smith
August
- Opinion
- Political leadership
Greens, Coalition set the pace on a hapless government
Anthony Albanese’s Labor has been left as piggy-in-the-middle, trying to catch a ball being thrown by the opposition parties.
- Laura Tingle
- Opinion
- Federal election
Labor losing ground on left and right
Labor’s fury at Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather over his CFMEU support is a convenient political distraction.
- Jennifer Hewett
Queen’s Wharf opening to revive Brisbane – and Star Entertainment
After years under construction and a stream of opening delays, Brisbane’s mega $3.6 billion resort and casino complex will finally fling open its doors next week.
- James Hall
The beef baron, the waste magnate and the battle for Brisbane
A bustling weekend farmer’s market on the city’s fringes has emerged as a battleground in a stoush between two industry titans.
- James Hall
How the ‘buzz’ in Brisbane is bucking a national trend
As office vacancy rates creep higher in capital cities such as Melbourne, investors are flocking to Brisbane where the market is thriving.
- James Hall