$90 million debt “housekeeping” and New Farm traffic chaos
Mike looks at the Kokoda Property Group founder's dismissal of the company’s million-dollar debt, the latest from Urban Utilities and New Farm traffic chaos.... Read more.
Commentary: Brisbane sewer network at limit
The S1 sewer main that runs under Kingsford Smith Drive is too small for the growing demands of Brisbane and Urban Utilities has confirmed it is at capacity.... Read more.
Height limit contradictions and pothole woes – but try the raw prawn!
Mike lauds a café who put their foot down on furry patrons, suggests a new pothole protest, considers height limit contrasts and slips us the name of his fish guy.... Read more.
Acute housing gap and “trigger-happy” parking police
This month Mike O'Connor points out the hypocrisy of developing million-dollar apartments, AI parking cameras and Brisbane City Council's mad pothole blitz.... Read more.
Queensland’s e-bans and green grid dreams
Between the state government's e-bike bans and the Brisbane City Council's green grid dreams, it's a confusing time in Queensland environmentalism, writes Mike O'Connor.... Read more.
Bleijie dismisses concerns over Olympics
As the deputy premier dismisses Olympic concerns as being from NIMBYs, Newstead's urban transformation continues and Mike O'Connor finds lessons in an abandoned... Read more.
Renegade tree loppers and council finances
Mike O’Connor calls out creative tree trimmers in Teneriffe, takes a look at the council debt, and updates us on Victoria Park and demolition on Skyring Terrace.... Read more.
The joys of commuting, the next South Bank and Powerhouse putts
Mike O’Connor lays down his thoughts on development in South Bank, the dangers of electric bikes and congestion woes.... Read more.
Valley plan, con jobs, and housing cynicism
Mike O'Connor has asked why Brisbane City Council requested community feedback on one of the most significant changes to Fortitude Valley in 15 years over the holiday... Read more.
Council rakes in parking fines with new cameras
Mike O’Connor muses on a council parking fine crackdown, a flight noise trial at Brisbane Airport, and the overdone concept of Olympic “legacy”.... Read more.