Planning
NZ migrants find slice of heaven in Brisbane as citizenship increases six-fold
New Zealanders are settling in Brisbane and seeking Australian citizenship in record numbers after federal legislation last year fast-tracked the ability to switch citizenship.
- by Tony Moore
Latest
Major Brisbane road artery to close for 17 days for repairs
One of Brisbane’s earliest toll bridges – a major traffic bottleneck – will close for most of September, but has sparked questions why sudden repairs were needed.
- by Tony Moore
More nighttime and weekend flights over Moreton Bay to reduce noise
Pilots have been formally advised of changes to the operation of Brisbane Airport intended to reduce aircraft noise in residential areas.
- by Tony Moore
Rosehill ‘megacity’ plan hangs by a thread as internal divisions laid bare
A parliamentary inquiry has heard Australian Turf Club directors have never been provided with a valuation for the racecourse site showing it was worth $5 billion.
- by Michael Koziol
‘I’m a shocking bureaucrat’: Outgoing building commissioner’s admission
David Chandler speaks on the worst moments in the job, his PNG upbringing and an unlikely career dream.
- by Anthony Segaert
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Development
Court challenge: ‘Sydney could end up with two fish markets’
Sydney Fish Market is taking legal action against the government and Multiplex, demanding documents related to its $836 million new premises.
- by Harriet Alexander
Lawn & order: Council tells resident to rip up his fake grass
The homeowner found himself in trouble when he wanted a lawn option that didn’t need regular mowing or upkeep but still looked nice.
- by Tom Cowie
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
The Brisbane Olympics are eight years away. Time for a reality check
Progress has been thwarted by decisions and (healthy) debate, but has it meant we’ve lost our way? Can we still leverage the Games for the city’s wellbeing?
- by Courtney Kruk
Opinion
City life
The great housing con is turning Melbourne into an Asian-style megacity
The government is trying to dupe citizens about the real causes and nature of a housing crisis.
- by Michael Buxton and David Hayward
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Development
Federal government intervenes in uni housing stoush as acting school boss chokes up
NIDA board member and Logie-winning actor Sigrid Thornton joined a full court press from the acting school to stop a student housing development next door to its Kensington campus.
- by Michael Koziol
‘Kids and heavy industry don’t mix’: Backlash after childcare centre approved in industrial zone
A tribunal approved a childcare development in an industrial zone with chemical smells, ruling the children could play indoors “if the odour is particularly strong”.
- by Sophie Aubrey