Brisbane budget
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.
- by Nick Dent, William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt
Latest
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.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Tony Moore
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.
- by Tony Moore
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.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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City council
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.
- by Tony Moore
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.
- by Tony Moore
Perspective
Council election
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.
- by Matt Dennien
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.
- by Jocelyn Garcia
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.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Victoria Park to become urban forest in massive ‘rewilding’ vision
Brisbane will also start planning to transition two quarries into new green space and recreational hubs.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Brisbane council cuts permit fees to ignite an explosion of events
It will soon be cheaper and easier to hold community events after the council announced it would reduce or scrap permit fees in its upcoming budget.
- by Matt Dennien
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