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The federal Labor government has promised $2.25 million to scope the work required on Brisbane’s Story Bridge.

Money for transport upgrades, studies as federal Labor courts SEQ votes

After committing $2 billion to a single transport project in Melbourne, the Albanese government has pledged $200 million for seven projects in south-east Queensland.

  • Sean Parnell

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Traffic converges at Kangaroo Point, near the Story Bridge and roads in three directions.

Draft SEQ transport plan flags need to be ‘creative’ to avoid gridlock

The document says governments will need to make better use of existing services due to a lack of funding, land, and goodwill for new infrastructure.

  • Sean Parnell
A clearway sign on Waterworks Road at Ashgrove.

Parking on these major Brisbane roads will be banned for more hours

The council wants to make this major Brisbane road a clearway for longer – and it’s not the only one slated for change. But locals also want changes to footpaths, slower speeds and priority for buses.

  • Felicity Caldwell
School zones require motorists to slow down.

Safety concerns stop kids travelling to school alone: report

With classes resuming on Tuesday and 25 per cent of drivers admitting to speeding in school zones, motorists are being urged to exercise caution.

  • Nick Dent
The crash occurred at the intersection of Lake Manchester Road and Kholo Road.

Brisbane cyclist dies after being struck by car at rural intersection

Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old Bardon man after Saturday’s crash.

  • William Davis
Then premier Steven Miles and treasurer Cameron Dick addressing the media before handing down what would be their final state budget.

Labor was warned hospital projects at risk from Games development push

Not long before Steven Miles ditched plans to rebuild the Gabba for the 2032 Games, the Labor government received advice its infrastructure program was too bold.

  • Sean Parnell
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The Bribie Island Bridge, with the Glasshouse Mountains in the background, is set to be duplicated by the state government.

Bribie residents rely on cars because ‘public transport is inadequate’

As the transport minister prepares to discuss the cost of a new Bribie Island Bridge, an unreleased government study reveals locals want better public transport.

  • Sean Parnell
Tesla remained the most popular EV make last year, followed by BYD and Cupra, according to NAB.

Australia urged to power ahead with rollout of EV chargers

The slow rollout of chargers may make electric vehicles less attractive to buyers or prompt owners to take risks powering up their cars.

  • Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
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
Gateway Motorway and Wynnum road intersection, which had more crashes than any other between 2021 and 2023.

The most dangerous intersections in Brisbane revealed

“Many of the crashes that have occurred at these intersections are related to turning movements or disobeying traffic signals,” TMR says.

  • William Davis

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