Brisbane development
Concerns rise over safety at Qld construction site after worker impaled in neck
The life-threatening incident at Brisbane’s Centenary Bridge site has thrown a spotlight on the safety of Queensland projects.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Star sells Treasury Building to Griffith University for CBD campus
The university, which paid $67.5m for the heritage-listed building, plans to transform it into “a state-of-the-art educational environment” by 2027.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
‘A bit rich’: Questions asked as markets put on hold
A Brisbane councillor has asked why a pro-small business council seems to be trying to shut down a new southside farmers’ market.
- by Nick Dent
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
Brisbane to go more than three days without a casino as Treasury closes
With the incumbent Treasury Casino closing on Sunday, ahead of The Star opening at Queen’s Wharf, locals will have to wait to cash in their chips.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Premier not sold on ambitious new Brisbane stadium pitch
Premier Steven Miles has cast doubt on claims that an ambitious new Brisbane stadium for Northshore could be built without any taxpayer funding.
- by Matt Dennien
Heart in sole: The tale of two cobblers on Eva Street
The Italian father-and-son behind the weatherboard repair shop on Brisbane’s south side have been fixing shoes since the ’70s.
- by Courtney Kruk
Timetable pressure, not older drivers, should be focus of bus review: union
Bus drivers are being forced to hurry through their routes or make up time on meal breaks, their union says, as council flags more health checks for older drivers.
- by Tony Moore
Department blunder adds to community frustration over East Brisbane school’s future
An incomplete statement that caused community celebration was quickly walked back after it was issued without five crucial words.
- by Courtney Kruk
‘Enormous potential’: Plan to bring life to the forgotten end of South Bank
High-level talks have begun to map out the future of a stretch of Brisbane riverfront that predates Expo 88. What does that mean for its major tenant?
- by Tony Moore
Qld eyes existing tolls to help fund new Gympie Road bypass tunnel
Treasurer Cameron Dick has fleshed out hints dropped in Tuesday’s budget about potential “new ways of operating toll roads” to better benefit the state.
- by Matt Dennien