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Demand for housing shapes the banks’ business models.

‘It didn’t make a single worker safer’: Red tape ripped up for Qld tradies

The Queensland government promises less paperwork and fees for up to 50,000 builders and tradespeople in its latest effort to reduce housing strain.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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A render for Stones Corner Village, part of a mixed-use precinct where the current Aldi on Logan Road is positioned.

What ‘the James Street effect’ says about our city

A growing number of developments are replicating one of Brisbane’s most luxurious precincts – even in working-class suburbs.

  • Courtney Kruk
Boundaries of the city core (maroon) and city frame (mustard).

Half a car space per unit: Brisbane to slash inner-city car park conditions

The Labor council opposition is set to back Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s proposal to reduce car park requirements for more high-density inner-city developments.

  • Cameron Atfield
Bellmere Road farmer Bryan Parkinson says the proposed new highway west of Caboolture would mean his home would be destroyed.

Moreton Motorway route heads back to drawing board after community backlash

The government has vowed to pursue a new route for part of the motorway after a groundswell of opposition to the original plan.

  • Matt Dennien
Steven Miles says the party can rebuild under his leadership.

Labor accuses LNP of inflating project ‘blowouts’ to claim future wins

The LNP went to the election with a little-detailed promise of delivering projects on time and on budget – Labor has made the most explicit claim yet as to how.

  • Matt Dennien
Kangaroo Point Bridge opened on Sunday after three years of construction, becoming the tallest bridge in Queensland.

Kangaroo Point Bridge opens, but St Lucia to West End crossing axed

Queensland’s tallest bridge opened on Sunday, but Brisbane council announced another of its initial five crossings would be scrapped.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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Concept designs and artists’ impressions from the Brisbane City Council’s Graceville Parklands precinct plan created in 2022.

Federal grant injects $1.4 million into Brisbane riverside park upgrade

The federal government announced on Saturday $11.7 million of funding for projects in Queensland’s south-east – including a riverside park in Brisbane’s west.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Preliminary research for Brisbane Olympic organisers shows they have an uphill battle to make the city a household name worldwide.

No more blowouts: Clock ticking to confirm 2032 budget, audit office warns

With an ‘immovable deadline’ looming, there is currently no consolidated sum for the cost of the Brisbane 2032 Games. A key watchdog says there should be.

  • Matt Dennien
The new flood map for Brisbane, as outlined in the City Plan 2024.

‘Lines drawn across our front yard’: New flood zones to cost some homeowners

The Brisbane City Council has changed the status of several thousand properties – with some new additions meaning higher insurance premiums.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
When the Kangaroo Point Green Bridge opens on December 15 an adjoining dedicated bike and pedestrian path will be several years away.

From river to road: Why the new Kangaroo Point Bridge has no Riverwalk

The Kangaroo Point Bridge opens this weekend, but those hoping for a riverside route from Brisbane’s east into the CBD will be left waiting.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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