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.
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.
The Suburban Renewal Precincts Initiative,revealed in council’s $4 billion budget on Wednesday,is aimed at meeting demand for new homes sooner.
Brisbane City Council will deliver an ultimatum to property owners renting homes or apartments on short-stay accommodation platforms in its Wednesday budget.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have a look at where the $3.6 billion goes in this year’s Brisbane City Council’s budget.