Vale Peter Goldston, the humble engineer who built Expo 88
One of the pivotal men credited with developing Brisbane’s Expo 88 and cementing its reputation as an international city has died.
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Watchdog pays out $2.3m to victims of failed home builder
Queensland’s construction watchdog has paid $2.3 million in claims so far to victims of a building firm that collapsed earlier this year, leaving scores of unfinished homes, but a third of the total claims are still waiting to be addressed.
International cricket plan for Brekky Creek precinct
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has identified where international cricket matches could be played when the Gabba undergoes its massive redevelopment.
Grammar old boy makes hefty donation
The boss of a Queensland pastoral company has thrown some serious coin the way of his alma mater Brisbane Grammar School.
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A revolution in charity donations
THAT old charity collection bucket on the counter of retail outlets may soon become a relic of the past.
Battle to get new brewery off the ground
WHEN the group behind a microbrewery in one of Brisbane’s oldest suburbs submitted their plans, the objections poured in from nearby residents. Now work is well under way for a grand opening later this year.
Game on for “Dame of Drones”
Nearly 600 delegates from around the globe, including the US, China, Japan and Africa, will gather over two days for the World of Drones Congress in Brisbane.
Royal Flying Doctors boss exits
AFTER 12 years in the cockpit, the boss of the Royal Flying Doctor Service is moving on. A replacement has been announced.
Soorley raises a few eyebrows at ASX
FORMER Brisbane Lord Mayor Jim Soorley has managed to raise a few eyebrows at the ASX over a $42,000 share splurge.
New direction for pet care boss
HE’S been looking after your cats and dogs for years. Now he wants to take care of you. Well, a certain part of you.
No word on why business boss quit
A TOWERING figure in the Queensland natural gas industry has abruptly quit his latest gig and it’s not entirely clear why.
High-street fixture’s shock closure
BRISBANE’S horror run of upscale restaurants shutting down has continued with the closure of another award-winning eatery after only 14 months of new management.
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