Council to open consultation on bus network changes within months

Council to open consultation on bus network changes within months

Brisbane’s bus network has not had a major overhaul in almost a decade. Ahead of the 2024 Metro launch,the council is readying to consult residents about proposed changes.

  • byMatt Dennien

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Housing debate reignites as critics say Brisbane budget falls short

Housing debate reignites as critics say Brisbane budget falls short

Higher rates for Airbnb-style rentals and rezoning some commercial land for accommodation won’t be enough to address Brisbane’s housing shortage,according to critics.

  • byMatt Dennien
Council eyeing underused commercial sites to help housing squeeze

Council eyeing underused commercial sites to help housing squeeze

The Suburban Renewal Precincts Initiative,revealed in council’s $4 billion budget on Wednesday,is aimed at meeting demand for new homes sooner.

  • byMatt Dennien
Brisbane council to hike rates on short-stay rental properties

Brisbane council to hike rates on short-stay rental properties

Brisbane City Council will deliver an ultimatum to property owners renting homes or apartments on short-stay accommodation platforms in its Wednesday budget.

  • byMatt Dennien
Does Brisbane’s middle-aged mall need a makeover for the Olympics?

Does Brisbane’s middle-aged mall need a makeover for the Olympics?

Brisbane City Council wants to revitalise Queen Street Mall in time for the Games,and it’s being urged to favour the bold over the big.

  • byTony Moore
Brisbane Metro will be missing key tunnel,busway upgrades at launch

Brisbane Metro will be missing key tunnel,busway upgrades at launch

Almost one-quarter of the $1.2b Brisbane City Council project’s cost will be sucked up by the 60 articulated buses,a council budget session has also heard.

  • byMatt Dennien
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Olympics to reheat council push for underground Brisbane Metro station

Olympics to reheat council push for underground Brisbane Metro station

The site of the Cultural Centre station has been a sore point that’s set to re-emerge if the 2032 Olympics decision swings Queensland’s way.

  • byMatt Dennien
‘Tail between his legs’:Labor leaps on kerbside return in budget blast

‘Tail between his legs’:Labor leaps on kerbside return in budget blast

Brisbane City Council’s Labor opposition team say the LNP administration has its priorities wrong in the $3.6 billion budget handed down on Wednesday.

  • byMatt Dennien
Search your suburb:How Brisbane council rates bills are set to change

Search your suburb:How Brisbane council rates bills are set to change

The average owner-occupier in 20 Brisbane suburbs will end up paying more than 5 per cent extra on their rates bill across the next financial year,analysis of council data shows.

  • byMatt Dennien
Brisbane residents face 3.75 per cent rates hike amid infrastructure push

Brisbane residents face 3.75 per cent rates hike amid infrastructure push

Lord mayor Adrian Schrinner handed down what he described as a ‘blue and green’ $3.6 billion Brisbane City Council on Wednesday,as the council shoulders more debt to meet its infrastructure needs.

  • byMatt Dennien
At a glance:the 2021-22 Brisbane City Council budget

At a glance:the 2021-22 Brisbane City Council budget

Have a look at where the $3.6 billion goes in this year’s Brisbane City Council’s budget.

  • byTony Moore