Brisbane development
From river to road: Why the new Kangaroo Point Bridge has no Riverwalk
The Kangaroo Point Bridge opens this weekend, but those hoping for a riverside route from Brisbane’s east into the CBD will be left waiting.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
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Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’
The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.
- by Cameron Atfield
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
When the month-old government named its expert team to put Brisbane back on track for 2032, some Olympic stakeholders were hearing about it for the first time.
- by Matt Dennien
Exclusive
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Victoria Park precinct plan to be presented to Olympic venue review
With 95 days left of the independent 100-day Olympic venue review, a new discussion paper on a Victoria Park sports precinct is about to land in their inbox.
- by Cameron Atfield
Man run over by ute on Brisbane worksite may lose leg
Authorities and the union have launched investigations after the worker suffered life-threatening injuries on the Pinkenba worksite.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Top Brisbane music venue in battle against $1.5 billion tower development
One of Brisbane’s top music venues is appealing Brisbane City Council’s approval of a $1.5 billion Newstead project, warning its future residents could inundate them with noise complaints.
- by Cameron Atfield
Plans for Brisbane’s tallest tower outside of CBD
Developers have applied to build a 50-storey residential tower at South Brisbane that, if built, would be the city’s tallest building outside the CBD.
- by Cameron Atfield
Council promises January Metro relaunch following CBD tunnel milestone
The Brisbane City Council has promised to launch permanent Metro services through the CBD from late January, due to a “landmark” deal with the state government.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
What the scope for the 100-day review tells us about the plan for 2032
The independent body tasked with recommending Games venues and infrastructure has finally been appointed. Here is what the LNP government expects of them.
- by Matt Dennien
Exclusive
Government
Questions over reform push as LNP opts for less independent body
A new Productivity Commission is set to focus on Queensland’s building sector. But the model chosen by the LNP has alarmed a former commissioner and Labor.
- by Matt Dennien
The seven people who may be the last to advise on Brisbane’s Games plan
Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the state-picked team tasked with carrying out his promised new 100-day review of 2032 planning – and the work to follow.
- by Matt Dennien