Just like Vegas: The four Qld tourist towns that want to tax visitors
The mayors of four Queensland councils are urging the state government to introduce a bed tax to help them pay for surging infrastructure costs. VOTE IN OUR POLL
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Editor’s view: Bed tax could secure our tourism future
A bed tax is a small impost that would secure benefits everyone in the state could enjoy, writes the editor.
I walked to Brisbane’s future Olympic venues, this is how long it took
From the RNA Showgrounds to Victoria Park, I took it upon myself to find out how long it takes to walk between our new Games venues. WATCH THE VIDEO
New map reveals shock future of Gabba, new arena
Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie just made private development of a Brisbane Arena much more enticing.
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LNP cracks on with $3.78bn stadium plan as election stalls cash deal
Queensland will forge ahead with work on Brisbane’s behemoth Olympic stadium at Victoria Park despite failing to strike a cash deal with the Albanese government before the federal election.
Loophole plot: How Metro service could circumvent Airtrain monopoly
After failed attempts to end Brisbane’s Airtrain monopoly, an alternative plan has been hatched to get Olympic crowds to and from the airport.
David Crisafulli just did what Steven Miles should have a year ago
The courage Premier David Crisafulli has shown this week has been returned in spades, with a massive fillip in public sentiment towards the 2032 Games, writes the editor.
Benchmarked: How SE Qld stacks up against global rivals
A new report shows where South East Queensland stands in relation to similar regions around the world. SEE THE PROS AND CONS
The two glaring omissions in Crisafulli’s Games plan
There remain two significant gaps in the Crisafulli government’s new masterplan for venues to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2032, writes the editor.
Queensland Games won’t be another Victorian tragedy
Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to avoid a repeat of Victoria’s Commonwealth Games debacle, despite spreading the Olympics throughout Queensland.
$20bn tale of two cities: Games bring tourism bonanza
Tourists splashed a record $19.4bn last year in Brisbane and the Gold Coast as the industry booms in the lead-up to 2032.
Gabba’s Olympic swansong, and why it can’t be spared demolition
Brisbane’s historic Gabba cricket ground is poised to host an Olympic gold medal event before the stands are demolished after the Games. Here’s what’s ahead for the 130-year-old venue.
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