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Brisbane City Council reveals new plans for Kurilpa precinct in South Brisbane

Any future residential developments on several industrial sites in South Brisbane would have to give back parklands to the council under a new proposal for the area.

ABC News · May 30, 2023

On home turf: housing debate gets personal for targeted Greens spokesman Max Chandler-Mather

A 20-hectare parcel of Brisbane land known as Bulimba Barracks, which has been slated for development, becomes ground zero in heated national debate over housing

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2023

Brisbane City Council launches recruitment push for bus drivers after 1,300 services cancelled in three weeks

TransLink cancelled 1,300 services across south-east Queensland over three weeks between March and April due mainly to driver shortage. It's part of a global trend.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Brisbane City Council to give CEO more power to edit meeting transcripts

Brisbane City Council has voted to give its CEO more powers to remove comments made in chambers and prevent council officers from being named in public meetings.

ABC News · Dec 6, 2022

Brisbane councillors trade allegations over inappropriate behaviour in chambers

Brisbane City Council meeting standards have been called into question after one councillor repeatedly turned his back on others in the chambers.

ABC News · Dec 2, 2022

Early Brisbane garbage collection prompts petition but ultimately shot down by council

Brisbane City Council dismisses a petition calling for it to ensure garbage collection trucks do not start their morning runs before 5:30am in the suburbs.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Building in floodplains is still not prohibited, Bulimba Barracks approved by Brisbane City Council

The city has the largest number of existing buildings of any floodplain in Australia, yet Brisbane City Council maintains it does enough as it approves the latest mega-development close to the river.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

Brisbane City Council approves Brisbane Racing Club's takeover of Stafford Bowls Club lease

Despite concerns over transparency, Brisbane City Council has approved a behind-the-scenes transfer of a lease of the former Stafford Bowls Club from Crushers Leagues Club to Brisbane Racing Club.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb: is it ethical to rent property to holidaymakers during a housing crisis?

It’s a question individual owners in Australia are asking themselves – but one that may be better directed to governments and corporates

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2022

Wet weather is likely across parts of Queensland this weekend and into summer. Here's how to prepare an emergency kit

The best time to prepare for a wet weather event is before the dark clouds begin to gather. Here's what is recommended to have on hand in case of a flood emergency.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022