March
Alfred costing the economy $1b a day as Brisbane pummelled
Power remains cut to hundreds of thousands of residents as torrential rain causes flooding across Queensland’s capital.
Army truck flips in storm zone as storm kills one
The body of a man swept away in floodwaters was found Saturday afternoon as Queensland and NSW authorities fear the looming flood threat of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred.
January
Inside the high-roller room at struggling Star’s new casino
Bored-looking dealers amid golden opulence. There are not as many big-paying customers as Star Entertainment would like at the most exclusive space in its sparkly new Brisbane casino.
Rudd puts his feet up for summer as world braces for Trump
Ambassador to the US and former prime minister Kevin Rudd has been watching cricket back home in Australia while Donald Trump assembles his new team.
December 2024
Got $10k? Here are some exclusive NYE locations still available
Hotel rooms and restaurants with a view of Sydney Harbour are extremely limited this year, but there are some spots still available.
August 2024
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.
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.
June 2024
Power couple creates Brisbane’s most expensive family compound
Prominent Brisbane couple Steve and Jane Wilson have bought the property next door to their recently restored landmark home Lamb House.
May 2024
Adam Flaskas to sell luxury Brisbane ‘sky home’ before Manly move
The developer and his fiancee have put their five-bedroom penthouse on the market ahead of a southern relocation.
March 2022
How ‘rain bomb’ vexed insurance models: Suncorp
Suncorp anticipates receiving more than 44,000 claims, and says its flood exposure was comparatively lower than rivals in risky zones.
February 2022
The major projects left in limbo by Probuild collapse
Chaos reigns across Probuild’s construction projects, many of which were already running behind schedule before it went into administration.
August 2021
House set for demolition sells for almost $1m more than its reserve
Bought by a young family for $3.8 million, this 1970s Melbourne bungalow was sold at an auction where 20 bidders pushed it past the $2.95 million minimum.
April 2021
Brisbane set to steal a march on southern capitals
Queensland has been spared the lengthy lockdown periods that other states faced during the pandemic and footfall is increasing rapidly in its city areas.
February 2021
Time to go: Brisbane developer bets on rent and growth
For the first time in five years, it is more expensive to rent a unit in Brisbane than in Melbourne.