Development
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 waterfront road.
Category: Development
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Development
Why Brisbane isn’t an “Asian-style metro city”
We are told Brisbane is becoming an “Asian-style metro city”. This is not a description: it is an agenda.
Development
RTI puts heat on ex-servo soil safety
Hendra residents have lodged a Right to Information (RTI) request for environmental decontamination records relating to a proposed McDonald’s restaurant at 330 Nudgee Road.
Development
Guarantees gutted as Victoria Park falls into freehold
An amendment to the 2025 Olympic bill will convert the long-time public trust of Victoria Park into a freehold estate, enabling construction of the 2032 Olympic Stadium.
Arts and Culture
BEDA’s tireless CEO promotes Brisbane’s brand of welcome
BEDA’s unstoppable CEO Anthony Ryan wants let people know: “Brisbane’s star is on the rise”.
Arts and Culture
Artists support Victoria Park protection
Some of Australia’s most popular – and youngest – artists have teamed up for a major exhibition showcasing the beauty of Victoria Park / Barrambin.
Development
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.
Development
Saying goodbye to Victoria Park
For 150 years Victoria Park has survived rail lines, hospitals, war huts and roadways. Now it faces its greatest transformation yet — an Olympic stadium.
Development
Government to sell Hamilton Northshore land
The former site designated for the Olympic Athletes Village at Hamilton Northshore in Brisbane will be sold off by the Queensland Government.
Development
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.