Politics
Queensland
‘A decision for them’: Miles weighs in on Woolies culture war
The Queensland Premier wrote to big supermarket chains in the last week amid escalating pressure from state and federal governments over pricing practices.
- by Matt Dennien
Latest
Fresh peek at platform prepped for new CBD station
The once-cavernous hole below Albert Street has passed the latest milestone of its transformation into Brisbane CBD’s first new train station since 1899.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
City life
Bridges, casinos, MPs and a metro: Brisbane’s ins and outs for 2024
Several major projects will finally open in the city this year, while other proposals (and people) could be on the way out.
- by Courtney Kruk
Trad must hand back CCC cash to state after legal win
While the final taxpayer bill for the secretive legal fight is finalised, the government remains coy about plans to answer key anti-corruption agency questions.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
Health, crime and housing: Queensland parliament’s 2023 ‘wrapped’
There’s no Spotify-style graphics here, but crunching the numbers from state MPs last year can still be revealing.
- by Matt Dennien
‘Remarkable hotel’: Plans for a rooftop bar, balcony at the Victory
Brisbane’s oldest continually operating pub is set for a facelift, with the Victory Hotel hoping to attract new patrons with a rooftop bar and wraparound balcony.
- by Cameron Atfield
The Qld budget warned of dry weather, now builders worry about the wet
Just last month, Treasury was optimistic that forecast drier weather would ease construction delays. After the recent storms, builders will be spread even thinner.
- by Matt Dennien
$10 Gabba beers, free kindy and frozen fares: What you’ll pay in 2024
A new year marks new state government policies and prices. Here’s what to expect in 2024.
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Weather
Thunderstorm warning no longer severe but NYE not yet in the clear
The Bureau of Meteorology has advised Brisbane residents to prepare their properties as the south-east braces for more severe weather into New Year’s Eve.
- by Courtney Kruk
Crisafulli announces revamped shadow cabinet as election year looms
The Queensland Opposition announces a reshuffle to put policing, youth justice and community safety “front and centre” as it heads to the next election.
- by Rosanna Ryan
Rising Brisbane star to join international acts at two-day musical feast
In her biggest gig to date, 18-year-old Layla Borhani, aka FELONY, will get to rub shoulders with both local and foreign acts in Brisbane next month.
- by Courtney Kruk