Kangaroo Point
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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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The pool, pontoon and politics blocking a complete Kangaroo Point Riverwalk
Four years of Riverwalk planning has been scrapped, but cyclists and pedestrians say they need better active transport options in the city’s inner east.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Where to find Brisbane’s best rooftop bars
This city lends itself to a bar in the sky and, thankfully, we have some very good ones. Here’s what to tick off on your next afternoon out.
- by Matt Shea
Why the centre of Greater Brisbane shifted 80 metres in a year
As more people settled in Greater Brisbane, its population centre was also on the move.
- by Sean Parnell
‘Location is a technicality’: Prawnster vows to continue trading
The future of one of Brisbane’s most popular seafood restaurants remains in doubt after the Supreme Court upheld the termination of its lease.
- by Matt Shea
Kangaroo Point bridge build hits halfway mark – and $100m cost overrun
While the cost of the pedestrian, cycle and scooter link to the CBD has risen again, the bridge is still expected to be finished next year.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Floating’ tower planned for heritage inner-city dock site
A tower on 20-metre stilts proposed for the site of an old dry dock at Kangaroo Point would be twice the allowed height under local zoning laws.
- by Cameron Atfield
Brisbane company’s Netflix deal shows Queensland can compete with the big boys
The post-production company has chalked up another win, striking a deal to work on a live-action adaptation of a popular anime series.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
No home resumptions as Olympic warm-up venue plans take shape
The transformation of an inner-southside park into a temporary Olympic warm-up venue has again come under fire, despite assurances no homes would be resumed.
- by Cameron Atfield
Plan for Gabba tower cites affordable housing ... but doesn’t include any
“Due to the prominent inner-city location of the site, the provision of affordable dwellings within the building is not considered appropriate,” town planners say.
- by Cameron Atfield
Battlers need not apply for luxury riverside tower
You do the maths ... the 15-storey, $100m Kangaroo Point tower will have just 14 full-floor units, and the developers are hoping to set price records.
- by Cameron Atfield
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