Government
Developer discounts, affordable housing trials to help tackle Qld supply woes
Fresh details from the state government’s looming housing plan tap into ideas long-championed by both sides of politics.
- by Matt Dennien
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Public Transport
Greens float free public transport ‘experiment’ as City Hall vote nears
With council elections in a little over a month, the party hopes capturing Brisbane voters’ attention could “help convince the state government to abolish fares for good”.
- by Matt Dennien
American Airlines readies to launch Brisbane’s longest non-stop flight
It will be the longest non-stop flight in its network – and the longest flight from Brisbane available on any airline.
- by Courtney Kruk
Number of youth housing sites to be almost quadrupled
Eight more of the independent housing options will be built in a bid to “change the lives of vulnerable young people for the better”.
- by Matt Dennien
Premier calls out RBA, promises housing plan within days
Qld’s government leaders have called on the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates next week, with one suggesting the big banks should even move first.
- by Matt Dennien
CCC’s reporting powers to be expanded after High Court case
While giving the strongest indication yet about Labor’s response to the watchdog’s suppression of investigations, the release of two key reports remains unclear.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
AI
AI deepfakes put us all on the front line in the war against disinformation
Artificial intelligence has already been put to malevolent use in the US election. As voters closer to home prepare to vote twice this year, Queensland is not immune.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Steven Miles
Rider on the storm: Whirlwind weeks force Miles into action
Since taking the lead, the new premier has faced three natural disasters. More storms – meteorological and metaphorical – await.
- by Matt Dennien
New parks, sports centres, paths on agenda for SEQ under $285m package
South-east Queensland councils have submitted 24 proposals for funding from a new Liveability Fund.
- by Sean Parnell
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Extreme weather
‘Destructive’ Cyclone Kirrily arrives at night as category 3
Wind gusts of that speed are capable of tearing roofs off buildings, bringing down powerlines and decimating crops.
- by Matt Dennien
Cyclone crews race north as authorities caution on long-weekend plans
The low has now been declared a cyclone that’s expected to start battering tourist hotspots within hours, with SEQ in for a lashing.
- by Matt Dennien