Development
The next Brisbane suburb earmarked for an urban renewal makeover
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has nominated Stones Corner as Brisbane’s next urban renewal zone. With almost 400 units under construction, local traders are cautiously optimistic.
- by Tony Moore
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Next to Lamb House, a heritage-listed home is up for auction
Rockfield counts among its neighbours the newly renovated Lamb House, also known as Home, and a tucked-away mansion that last sold for $15 million.
- by Sean Parnell
A smoother bus ride is on the way to one of Sydney’s busiest CBDs
Construction on a new hub for 165 electric buses in Sydney’s north is due to start early next year.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Property development
V’landys says he will have final say on turning Rosehill Racecourse into housing
Powerful racing boss Peter V’landys says there is “no conspiracy” over his connection to the plan to turn the racetrack into a “mini-city” of 25,000 new homes.
- by Michael McGowan
SEQ mayors unite to demand new state deal to pay for population growth
Premier Steven Miles wants migration cut to help his government respond to growth pressures. South-east mayors want more infrastructure funding.
- by Tony Moore
House prices, internet speeds drag Brisbane down global rankings
But a new city index says Brisbane “excels” on life expectancy and rates highly for economics, quality of life and human capital.
- by Sean Parnell
Residents say 16-storey tower bid breaches faith with Valley plan
A controversial development proposal has been taken to City Hall, where residents told Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to honour height limits in Fortitude Valley.
- by Tony Moore
High-speed rail, airport connections and more Metro stations: What Parramatta needs by 2050
The City of Parramatta could be a global city of five connected “districts”, according to the council’s new vision for the region.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Floods
Hundreds of homes suddenly deemed flood-prone in inner-city estate
Residents want answers after a Melbourne Water update designated about 900 properties near the Maribyrnong River as at risk of flooding.
- by Sophie Aubrey
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Investigation
Paradise lost is just not cricket for burnt beachfront investors
Paul’s Warehouse owner Paul Dwyer brought in Steve Waugh to help promote a luxury hotel development in Sri Lanka. Seven years later it’s unfinished and mired in controversy.
- by Chris Barrett
Fledgling soccer club seeks net gain from suburb built around stadium
A rollcall of Australian sporting stars has invested in the project, such as AFL greats Adam Goodes and Scott Pendlebury and tennis player Thanasi Kokkinakis.
- by Adam Carey