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The Better Brisbane Index 2023-24 study included 2,467 online interviews with the target population including Brisbane residents, and residents from other capital cities and parts of south-east Queensland.

Brisbane’s a great place to live, but it’s not without its issues: study

The vast majority of Brisbane residents rate the city favourably – higher than those in Sydney and Melbourne – but they also have a few concerns.

  • Courtney Kruk

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Dozens of First Five Forever children’s sessions have been cut in the December program, despite high demand.

Library rhyme time sessions cut as City Hall stops ‘picking up the slack’

Dozens of weekly library sessions for babies, toddlers and preschoolers have been cut, sparking a community backlash.

  • Nick Dent, William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt
Some Brisbane home owners are facing rates increases above 7 per cent this year.

Richard is unhappy his rates are rising. How does your suburb fare?

The 54-year-old will have to find an extra $81.27 a year; for others, it will be closer to $200. Search our full list to see how much you will pay.

  • Felicity Caldwell and Tony Moore
Developer contributions to Brisbane City Council will fall by $932 million over the next two years.

Brisbane’s building slowdown leaves a billion-dollar hole in budget

The council budget handed down on Wednesday was smaller than usual. The reliance on developer fees and charges was to blame.

  • Tony Moore
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and finance committee chair Fiona Cunningham taking media questions about the Brisbane City Council budget.

Businesses run from homes to be audited amid housing crunch

A citywide audit of how many homes have been converted into businesses and a crackdown on Airbnbs will form part of Brisbane’s strategy to tackle the housing crisis.

  • Felicity Caldwell
Rate increases have been factored into the Brisbane City Council budget.

Brisbane ratepayers hit with an average $104 increase in council budget

After being re-elected in March, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and his LNP team have increased rates as Brisbane City Council looks to complete major projects.

  • Tony Moore
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A building and construction slowdown has reduced building fee revenue to Brisbane by $127 million, of which more than $40 million comes from home construction.

Brisbane households warned of rate rises amid $127m council revenue slump

A lack of building activity has been blamed for a slump in Brisbane City Council’s cash reserves from $500m to $50m. And the opposition fears ratepayers will pick up the slack.

  • Tony Moore
Museum of Brisbane runs free City Hall Clock Tower tours.

Brisbane has more cash to splash than most councils. But whose is it?

Key plans pitched at voters ahead of next weekend’s City Hall election rely on big changes (or dollars) from other governments. It’s not the first time.

  • Matt Dennien
Mt Cootha Quarry

Hard rock revival: Brisbane quarries could become tourist destinations

Mt Coot-tha and Pine Mountain quarries will be up for discussion to see if Brisbane residents want to transform them into recreational destinations.

  • Jocelyn Garcia
An artist’s impression of the proposed Gold CityGlider, promised in the Brisbane City Council budget.

New Gold CityGlider bus route and battery-powered ferry for Brisbane

The service will travel from Northshore Hamilton to Woolloongabba via Bowen Hills and the new Waterfront Brisbane and Queen’s Wharf developments.

  • Felicity Caldwell

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