General Articles
Queensland Rail whistleblower: new staffing model flawed
Queensland Rail’s (QR) revised working model will strand vulnerable passengers, blow out train timetables, and strip frontline safety checks from 300 stations.
Category: Politics
Village Voice brings you the latest news so you can stay up to date about the things that matter to locals. Our featured articles give you a snapshot of what you’ll find in our paper and showcase the most talked-about topics of the month.
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.
General Articles
Footprints trace path to the heart
In her new role as CEO at Footprints Community, Dr Tanya Bell is excited at the path ahead, one that includes Purpose, Action, Teamwork, and Humility.
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
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.
General Articles
COEX boss Evans seeks to break recycling barrier
Former Assistant Minister for Waste Reduction Trevor Evans has joined Container Exchange (COEX) with big ideas for increasing recycling rates.