Another music festival cancelled as government looks for expert help

Another music festival cancelled as government looks for expert help

After 17 years,the Caloundra Music Festival has been scrapped due to rising costs. One industry veteran says it’s time to reconsider the role of such events.

  • byTony Moore

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‘Enormous potential’:Plan to bring life to the forgotten end of South Bank

‘Enormous potential’:Plan to bring life to the forgotten end of South Bank

High-level talks have begun to map out the future of a stretch of Brisbane riverfront that predates Expo 88. What does that mean for its major tenant?

  • byTony Moore
The smoke haze blanketing Brisbane this week began with a wet summer

The smoke haze blanketing Brisbane this week began with a wet summer

The rain that fell six months ago watered grass and trees that could have fuelled bushfires this summer. That’s why firies are cautiously burning around Brisbane now.

  • byTony Moore
‘No-go areas’:How population growth is putting parts of SEQ in the red for developers

‘No-go areas’:How population growth is putting parts of SEQ in the red for developers

Sensitive areas in south-east Queensland that could be off-limits to developers have been identified under proposed planning changes.

  • byTony Moore
This suburb has the most plane noise complaints – but these locals say that’s just hot air

This suburb has the most plane noise complaints – but these locals say that’s just hot air

A Senate inquiry has heard most aircraft noise complaints come from one Brisbane suburb. Some residents are not worried.

  • byTony Moore
Are cutbacks stopping Brisbane enjoying these slices of heaven?

Are cutbacks stopping Brisbane enjoying these slices of heaven?

Brisbane’s three environment centres at Boondall,Karawatha and Chermside West should be “scaled up” for locals and tourists alike,the Qld Conservation Council says.

  • byTony Moore
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Qld police disrupt ‘serious’ meth supply chain after south-east raids

Qld police disrupt ‘serious’ meth supply chain after south-east raids

A 36-year-old Loganholme man has been charged with a string of drug and weapons charges after three properties were raided.

  • byTony Moore
Electric car sales climb,but classic cars still ‘best in show’

Electric car sales climb,but classic cars still ‘best in show’

As more and more Queenslanders are driving electric vehicles,Ray and Marice say they still can’t go past a classic Mustang.

  • byTony Moore
Richard is unhappy his rates are rising. How does your suburb fare?

Richard is unhappy his rates are rising. How does your suburb fare?

The 54-year-old will have to find an extra $81.27 a year;for others,it will be closer to $200. Search our full list to see how much you will pay.

  • byFelicity Caldwell andTony Moore
Brisbane’s building slowdown leaves a billion-dollar hole in budget

Brisbane’s building slowdown leaves a billion-dollar hole in budget

The council budget handed down on Wednesday was smaller than usual. The reliance on developer fees and charges was to blame.

  • byTony Moore
Brisbane ratepayers hit with an average $104 increase in council budget

Brisbane ratepayers hit with an average $104 increase in council budget

After being re-elected in March,Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and his LNP team have increased rates as Brisbane City Council looks to complete major projects.

  • byTony Moore