Ugly spectacle: Moment Qld’s Games planning descended into farce
The planning for the Olympics, less than nine years away, is now a complete farce beset by public bickering between officials, writes Matt Canavan.
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Stadium stalemate: Fears Gabba replacement won’t happen in time
A political stalemate is threatening to delay the state government’s controversial $137m RNA Showgrounds upgrade, raising fears the project won’t be ready before the Gabba is demolished.
Key piece of infrastructure needed to stop Brisbane becoming ‘obese’
A light rail network linking Brisbane suburbs should be considered to prevent it becoming an “obese” city where major roads remain congested and affordable housing is difficult to find. VOTE IN POLL
Maverick mayoral candidate to ambush Premier on way to office
Controversial Greens lord mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan plans to block Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s access to her office in an Olympics protest.
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National disgrace exposed: Bruce Hwy officially Qld’s worst road
The Bruce Hwy has been exposed as Queensland’s most unroadworthy road, slammed for being too narrow, riddled with potholes and dangerous. VOTE IN OUR POLL
First look: Wastewater plant to become huge park in $22m upgrade
A former wastewater plant will be transformed into a huge new park including adventure and water play areas, a youth hub, bush foods garden and native plant nursery. See the plans.
12,000km journey to make 2032 best Games ever
Housing, transport, population growth: Brisbane’s Lord Mayor has a long journey to solve the city’s biggest challenges ahead of the 2032 Games.
Revealed: Most wanted jobs at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Hundreds of job-seekers have applied in a matter of days to work at Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf precinct, with one role in particular the most sought after.
Confirmed: Gabba price tag to go beyond $1bn
Acting Premier Steven Miles has confirmed the Gabba redevelopment for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games will exceed the $1bn mark, but what does it mean for taxpayers?
‘So awful’: Call for City Cat solution to cruise terminal ‘nightmare’
Leading tourism and business bodies have backed calls for Pinkenba to undergo a major facelift to match the international cruise terminal status.
Famous Brisbane night spot a DJ dead zone
If Brisbane is to successfully host the 2032 Games it needs to expand entertainment precincts and protect existing music venues, pundits say.
Brisbane Games emblems, mascot release dates announced
With Queensland “technically at year one” in its 2032 Games schedule, the chief organiser is eager for the whole state “to be singing from the same hymn sheet”.
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