‘Gravely irresponsible’:Council throws new roadblock at popular Sunday markets

‘Gravely irresponsible’:Council throws new roadblock at popular Sunday markets

Organisers of an oversubscribed new market have promised traffic management,but council has rescinded approval of the plan at the 11th hour.

  • byNick Dent

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Only two of city’s top-ranked traffic black spots qualify for upgrades

Only two of city’s top-ranked traffic black spots qualify for upgrades

Six of the eight projects put forward by Brisbane City Council for funding were rejected,sparking a political stoush between the LNP and Labor.

  • bySean Parnell
Major Brisbane road artery to close for 17 days for repairs

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.

  • byTony Moore
Three hospitalised after Tesla and ambulance crash in Brisbane CBD

Three hospitalised after Tesla and ambulance crash in Brisbane CBD

The car hit multiple street poles before crashing into the ambulance.

  • byWilliam Davis
Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan

Petrol companies could face $100,000 fines under price regulation plan

With some details still lacking,Queensland’s Labor government is defending its promise to limit fuel price rises and boost competition if re-elected.

  • byTony Moore
Brisbane’s rail level crossing bottlenecks back in spotlight

Brisbane’s rail level crossing bottlenecks back in spotlight

The state government has brought forward $10 million in funding to examine measures to improve or reconfigure 14 level crossings in south-east Queensland.

  • byTony Moore
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‘Created a movement’:Old-school idea helps avoid car drop-off lines
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‘Created a movement’:Old-school idea helps avoid car drop-off lines

Meet the kids who wake up early before their parents,get dressed and make themselves breakfast because they’re excited to travel to school. The secret? It’s free and totally joyful.

  • byFelicity Caldwell
Resident groups campaign for the removal of two level crossings

Resident groups campaign for the removal of two level crossings

In 2012,consultants identified six Brisbane level crossings in urgent need of removal. Residents in two suburbs have grown tired of waiting.

  • byTony Moore
Labor rules out Chermside connection for Gympie Road bypass tunnel

Labor rules out Chermside connection for Gympie Road bypass tunnel

Despite calls for the proposed tunnel to service the busy and growing suburban hub,Transport Minister Bart Mellish has explained why it “does not stack up”.

  • byTony Moore
Document reveals Brisbane toll tunnel could cost $10 billion to build

Document reveals Brisbane toll tunnel could cost $10 billion to build

The Miles government has largely progressed its tunnel proposal in secret. One of the first documents made public reveals 40 per cent of people would not use it.

  • bySean Parnell
Qld eyes existing tolls to help fund new Gympie Road bypass tunnel

Qld eyes existing tolls to help fund new Gympie Road bypass tunnel

Treasurer Cameron Dick has fleshed out hints dropped in Tuesday’s budget about potential “new ways of operating toll roads” to better benefit the state.

  • byMatt Dennien