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Sultan of Brunei challenges Triguboff’s Brisbane skyscraper plan
The Sultan’s local representative has revealed his own plans to redevelop a coveted site overlooking the city’s Botanic Gardens.
- by William Davis
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How the fate of Howard Smith Wharves megaproject will be decided
Brisbane City Council will assess a nine-storey hotel on the city’s river bank without seeking public consultation, despite it being five storeys higher than its own planning scheme allowed.
- by Cameron Atfield
Beam launches probe into Brisbane e-scooter fleet scandal
The company has commissioned its own investigation into council claims it exceeded its e-scooter cap across Brisbane.
- by William Davis
New hotel and pool over Brisbane River planned in Howard Smith Wharves redesign
The proposal includes a nine-storey, 77-room boutique hotel with a theatre with a waterfront pool bar and restaurant, and two additional cliff lifts.
- by William Davis
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Charity
Has a politician knocked on your door of late? If so, did they sway your views?
Even before the Queensland election campaign officially begins, candidates have started doorknocking. But how effective is it in persuading voters?
- by Courtney Kruk
Beam scooters off the streets, new operator to be wheeled out
Lime will temporarily roll out additional e-scooters in Brisbane to make up for a shortfall.
- by William Davis
Traffic diversions ahead in Brisbane as bridge restoration work begins
A historic bridge in the western suburbs will close to vehicles from 9pm on Friday for two weeks – its longest closure in 30 years.
- by William Davis
Parents call for CCTV cameras in park after child approached
The parents of a child approached by strangers at New Farm Park want the CCTV network extended to monitor the area.
- by William Davis
Cyclists hit back after mayor labels them a ‘Greens mouthpiece’
Bicycle user groups, who found Adrian Schrinner’s May comment “incredibly offensive”, were finally given the right of reply in City Hall.
- by Tony Moore
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City life
Which of these is art? It’s a trick question, and I love it if you disagree
One of Brisbane’s newest pieces of public art has been described as a “saggy boob monster”. It’s time we showed a greater appreciation for our city’s artworks.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Brisbane Metro link to airport not cleared for take-off
The state government and Brisbane council were singing from the same Brisbane Metro hymn sheet on Wednesday. Then the reality of Airtrain set in.
- by Cameron Atfield and Matt Dennien
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