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New plan for tower to overshadow historic Shafston House
Brisbane’s historic Shafston House would be dwarfed by a huge new residential tower that, if approved, would dominate the Kangaroo Point skyline.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Decision to slash public transport fares to 50¢ contradicted panel’s reform advice
The panel heard from a Transport Department official that “reducing fares would be an ineffectual way of increasing patronage and reducing congestion”.
- by Sean Parnell
Taskforce to tackle crime in Brisbane’s homeless encampments
Crime and drug use at two of Brisbane’s biggest tent cities has prompted council to join forces with police to tackle “anti-social behaviour”.
- by Emily Verdouw
Labor, Greens seize on cuts to storytime sessions in Brisbane libraries
Dozens of weekly library sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers have been cut, sparking a community backlash.
- by Nick Dent, William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt
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City Hall apologises to those ‘misled’ over Metro trial – but digs in
Amid mounting contradictions and accusations of lying, Brisbane City Council insists an early Metro rollout was always going to end.
- by Matt Dennien
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‘We should be worried’: Brisbane Metro ‘preview’ rolls to a quiet stop
A much-hyped partial start to Brisbane City Council’s $1.4 billion Metro bus project has ended just one month after it began, causing opposition concern.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Vulture Street is hilly for starters’: Passengers put out as free bus ride nearly over
The axing of one of Brisbane’s free inner-city bus loops sparks community outcry.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
New plan for riverfront block sees fewer units, more gardens
The new owners of a massive inner-city block are seeking approval for a scaled-back development with extensive gardens, a communal space, and laneways.
- by Sean Parnell
‘Rewriting history’: Schrinner adamant new stadium was always planned
The lord mayor has rejected claims Brisbane was never meant to have a new Olympic stadium. And he wants all options considered – even Albion, again.
- by William Davis
‘They wouldn’t even know who I am’: Injured traffic controller speaks from hospital
In his first public comments since being hit by a car on a busy Brisbane road, a traffic controller has slammed companies over their attitudes to safety.
- by Cloe Read
Homes v habitat: The fight to save a forest amid a population boom
Campaigners want to save south-east Queensland’s Woogaroo forest for koalas; developers want the land for desperately needed housing. Something has to give.
- by Courtney Kruk
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