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While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called out Sydney Airport’s noise pollution in his 1996 maiden speech, his government has now rejected a curfew, a flight cap, and other measures that would protect Brisbane families.
Brisbane City Council recently announced the biggest update to Fortitude Valley’s planning laws in over a decade and you can have your say.
After recent government changes, the aged care system has become more complicated to navigate, access, and use, and increasingly unaffordable.
Rod Welford, a former Queensland politician, passed away earlier this year, and our columnist Ed Haysom has written a fitting tribute to a man who accomplished much, especially in environmental policy and conservation.
Member for Clayfield Tim Nicholls has had a big 12 months back in office between local projects and his new role as Queensland Minister for Health and Ambulance Services.
Mike O’Connor reports on Brisbane’s plans for land, water and sky as the city grows and housing crunch continues.
Architect Ed Haysom reflects on some iconic legacy projects from the world’s fairs, and whether Brisbane needs a similar legacy project for the Olympics.
Spring Hill has seen rapid change that will only accelerate as Brisbane squares up to a housing crisis and its duties as an Olympic city.
An environmental lawyer has determined the government’s plan to build Olympic and Paralympic stadia in Victoria Park / Barrambin as “the riskiest option” for a venue.
Construction could begin on several 50-storey buildings and a harbour in South Brisbane from March 2027, with rowers concerned for their safety.