The REIQ says it is noticing more subdued letting activity despite a tight rental vacancy market. Photo: Ivan Samkov/pexels Queensland’s rental market is continuing to squeeze from falling vacancy rates amid signs of letting fatigue, according to the latest industry report. The latest report from the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) shows that during…
Ipswich City … council is to identify properties that could serve as the site of a 400m artificial athletics track. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Ipswich City Council is to start looking at sites for a new artificial 400m athletics track to serve as a training venue for the 2032 Olympics. At its April ordinary meeting,…
A surge in US visitors has been linked to new services from US carriers like Delta. Photo: Brisbane Airport Winter in Japan may be cold but the country is proving to be a hot destination for Queensland, according to Brisbane Airport. The airport says Japan is the tourism state’s fastest-growing international market both ways. Its…
Sydney Fair at Randwick racecourse will be host to a celebration of 100 years of art deco. All photos supplied Queensland fans of art deco may want to head south to Sydney at the end of the month. The Sydney Fair is celebrating 100 years of art deco at the Royal Randwick Racecourse with a…
An online survey is available for Redlands Coast residents. Photo: stock Redland City Council is asking its ratepayers to help shape a safety action plan for the community on the Coast south of Brisbane City. Redlands Mayor Jos Mitchell says residents can take part in workshops and fill out an online survey this month. “We…
The new Federal Cabinet officially took office in Canberra today. Photo: JJ Harrison With the new federal cabinet sworn in earlier today, new appointments and reappointments have been welcomed. The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) says Murray Watt’s appointment as Minister for Environment and Water means the overdue reform of national nature laws can be tackled.…
Finding the right fit between rescue dog and adopter matters, says dog trainer and author Sarah Rutten. Photo: supplied. With the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk happening on May 25, renowned dog trainer Sarah Rutten says the decision to adopt a rescue dog is not one to be taken lightly. As author and the founder of…
The RACQ wants to see full-face helmets become mandatory for e-scooters. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI The recent announcement of a state parliamentary inquiry into electric scooter and bike safety has been welcomed by RACQ. And the Queensland automotive club says a three-year research study shows there is a need for reform as the number of…
Redcliffe: once home to the Gibbs brothers (Bee Gees) before they became famous. Photo courtesy ANDREW KACIMAIWAI Love your craft and you live around or near Redcliffe in northern Brisbane? Redcliffe Library will play host to a Craftival (a one-day event) on Saturday, May 31, catering for the seasoned and novice artisan – and the…
Tattoo pipe major Alisdar McLaren (WA), Connor Ferguson (Adelaide) and Chevii Jay Clarke, in Brisbane to help announce the shows. Photo: Josh Woning The sights, AND the sounds, of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is returning Down Under — to Brisbane this time. Suncorp Stadium is to host the Tattoo on February 12 and 14,…