3 h. ago Where did all the Brisbane festivals go? Down the road to the Gold Coast

News that yet another music festival is leaving Brisbane has caused outrage among fans. And it doesn’t augur well as the city gears up for the Olympics.

Politics

4 h. ago A $100m fund to improve West Melbourne streets has paid for tram stops and streetscapes kilometres away

Residents say money intended to improve liveability when the new West Gate Tunnel opens has instead been spent on dangerous traffic changes and upgrades in other areas.

Politics

6 h. ago Health leak suggests WA’s new mums and bubs hospital has blown out before ground has been struck

A project update suggested the current estimated total cost of the project was $1.954 billion, a jump from $1.787 billion approved by the Cook cabinet.

Science

7 h. ago Brisbane lord mayor tears up speech to deliver impassioned plea

Adrian Schrinner made a last-minute change to his “Vision for Brisbane” speech to call for an end to political extremism.

Politics

8 h. ago Whitebark sells Canadian oil & gas assets to focus on Aussie growth

Whitebark Energy has sold its final 10% interest in the Wizard Lake oil and gas assets for C$141,486 to focus on local hydrocarbon, hydrogen and helium interests.

Events

9 h. ago Suburban Brisbane drug bust: $152,000 in cash, cocaine and cannabis found in Ford Fiesta

Reports of a suspicious vehicle led police to a substantial amount of cash and drugs in Rochedale, in Brisbane's south. SOURCE: Queensland Police Service

Economics

9 h. ago Burswood racetrack plans could see thousands turned off living near area, report claims

The Save Burswood Park Alliance Committee hired a former state planner and current development assessment panel member to see how the project stacked up.

Politics

11 h. ago ‘He was going to dob on me’: ABC journalist speaks after Trump threats

One Australian minister backed journalists’ right to ask “tough questions”, but Nationals MP Matt Canavan said the ABC’s US investigation was a waste of money.

Politics

12 h. ago New paint job to clear up walking and riding confusion on city bridge

After more than a year, new paint will make it easier for walkers and e-scooter and bike riders to separate themselves on this shared path.

Politics

12 h. ago Brisbane 2032 master plan contract awarded, despite stadium uncertainty

The firm awarded the contract to deliver the Brisbane 2032 master plan for Victoria Park will start work without knowing where the Olympic stadium will be built.

Events

13 h. ago More apartment towers to be built around major Brisbane shopping centres

Taller apartment towers will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more high-density development under a council plan.

Politics

14 h. ago BHP slashes 750 jobs, says coal industry ‘approaching crisis point’

The global mining giant has been vocal in its protest against coal royalties, lobbying a state government to ditch its tax regime.

Events

15 h. ago More apartments to be built around major Brisbane shopping centres

Taller apartment towers will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more high-density development under a council plan.

Politics

16 h. ago Brisbane news live: Controversial landlord’s appeal to keep stricken properties denied

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Politics

18 h. ago My father’s will requires me to pay my siblings $150k. How will that affect my pension?

Inheritance held on the behalf of others could potentially lessen your pension entitlements, but there are ways to mitigate that.

Economics

18 h. ago Women’s super is dangerously low. Here’s how to improve yours

As society slowly moves towards gender pay equity it’s important to discuss how, as individual women, we can proactively close the gender retirement gap.

Politics

23 h. ago More apartments to be built around major shopping and transports hubs

Taller residential buildings will be permitted in Indooroopilly and Carindale, while Nundah will also get more apartments under a council plan.

Politics

27 h. ago Brisbane school scores soccer coup with Liverpool FC partnership

A specialised training program will give students access to expert coaching from the English club’s global academy.

Sport

28 h. ago Former transport minister Jo Haylen returns from purgatory with a plea

NSW Labor MP Jo Haylen has been muted on the backbench but has made a return to political debate with a speech aimed at her government.

Politics

29 h. ago Aguia study tips 150% leap in free cash flow for Brazilian phosphate

Aguia Resources has delivered a powerful update for its Brazilian Tres Estrades project, with its pre-tax free cash flow rocketing by 150%.

Economics