Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the transport project was the reason the region joined Brisbane’s Olympic bid.

‘Long-lasting legacy’:Sunshine Coast promised mass transit for 2032

A Sunshine Coast public transport link dubbed ‘The Wave’ has been given the green light,promising heavy rail from Brisbane and local Metro-style buses.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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A digital render of the planned building at 16 Bright Place,Birtinya.

‘He thinks there’s too many’:Bleijie halts affordable housing project

A war of words has erupted between Labor and the LNP after Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie rescinded approval for an affordable housing project in his electorate.

  • William Davis
The Queensland government and Gold Coast council will work to restore beaches along the tourist strip.

‘Open for business’:Queensland pitches to tourists in wake of cyclone

“Our message to the rest of Australia and to the world is that Queensland remains open for business,” said Tourism Minister Andrew Powell.

  • Savannah Meacham andRachael Ward
A giant golf ball sign at a putt putt course is toppled over as a result of strong winds from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred at Mermaid Beach on Sunday.
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In pictures:Cyclone Alfred rocks South East Queensland

Quiet,deserted streets have made way for damaging winds and rough seas in the south-east.

Wild seas and beach erosion at Miami Beach on the Gold Coast.

Coast locals were told to stay off the beaches. But many couldn’t resist

Locals in both cities were hungry to stay in the water – but while the Gold Coast woke up to damage on Saturday,for the Sunshine Coast,the biggest risk was yet to come.

  • William Davis andCatherine Strohfeldt
Large surf is seen on Woorim beach at Bribie Island,

‘Sick of waiting’:Some are relaxed,but Alfred’s delay adds anxiety for others

Some went to the movies while others played on the beach. Another was fishing while waiting for the pub to open. It was hard to imagine a tropical cyclone was looming.

  • Savannah Meacham,William Davis andCatherine Strohfeldt
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The deserted M1 in Brisbane on Friday.

Brisbane braces for Cyclone Alfred’s late arrival

Brisbane was eerily calm on Friday as Cyclone Alfred started its final push towards the south-east Queensland coast,bringing with it destructive winds,dangerous swells and increasingly heavy rain.

  • Cameron Atfield andCloe Read
The NSW SES has responded to more than 1100 incidents as weather brought by Tropical Cyclone Alfred worsens.

‘This is a real test’:Insurers told to lift their game as cyclone approaches

The cost of Cyclone Alfred is expected to top $2 billion. As insurers deploy resources,households should keep several key issues in mind when making claims.

  • Sumeyya Ilanbey
An artist’s impression of one of the stations along the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line.

Two major rail projects in doubt as LNP looks for alternatives

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie is looking for different mass transit options ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  • Savannah Meacham
Friends and family of 17-year-old Beau Liddell paid tribute to the boy on his Instagram page.

Teen hailed as hero after trying to rescue friend in waterfall tragedy

Beau Liddell jumped into the water to help another 17-year-old when she failed to resurface. His body was found several hours later.

  • Savannah Meacham