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A computer render of what Riverview Parkway at Griffin will look like. Photo: Moreton Bay Regional Council Moreton Bay Regional Council is to spend more than $1.9 million on four new parks and playgrounds in Deception Bay, Griffin and Morayfield. Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says the new parks will be open before the end…
The proposed stadium at Brisbane’s Victoria Park. Photo: Qld Government The Queensland Government wants to make 2032 Olympic Games projects exempt to planning rules to stave off delays caused by legal challenges. And activists are vowing to fight the move. The government claims a new bill that has gone before state parliament will “streamline” construction…
Suncorp Stadium’s traffic plan will be separate to the Caxton Street closure, the NRL says. Photo: ANDREW KACIMAIWAI THE NRL’s Magic Round and women’s Origin is coming to Suncorp starting from this Thursday as details of the Caxton Street road closure were released. Eight NRL games will played at Suncorp Stadium from Friday (May 2)…
(L-R) Michael Yeo (airport ambassador), Nita Palencia (Ambassador Co-ordinator) and Mei Marshall (airport ambassador). Photo: ANNETTE DEW Direct flights between Brisbane and Kuala Lumpur will return with Malaysia Airlines confirming a service will start on November 29, flying five times a week using Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The Malaysian air carrier’s decision is expected to result…
Feet on seats were the third-most common complaints received by Qld Rail in 2024. Photo: Qld Rail/Twitter (X) There was literally something fishy about one passenger on a suburban Brisbane rail service last year as Queensland Rail passengers named and shamed bad habits. Qld Rail says that of 50 million train trips last year and…
Photo: stock Wayward goal kicking wasn’t enough to deny Essendon after a final term resurgence helped them to victory over Port Adelaide 9.18(72)-8.12(60) in Melbourne on Thursday. On Friday, Carlton (11.9.75) started strongly in the first half but were run down by the Bulldogs (12.11.83) at Mavel Stadium on Friday. At the MCG on Saturday,…
Photo: stock The Penrith Panthers grip on their NRL crown is starting to slip after a third successive loss, this time 28-18 to South Sydney Rabbitohs on Thursday. On Friday, the Gold Coast Titans scored a 30-12 away win over Sydney Roosters while the Brisbane Broncos triumphed 20-12 over the Redcliffe Dolphins in a cross-town…
The immediate aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred in Byron Bay, NSW, earlier this month. Photo: Climate Council Brisbane residents may not realise it but Tropical Cyclone Alfred was a rare visitor to a region that should not be experiencing such weather. That was the assessment of Professor Emeritus David Karoly, a former author for the…
Cricket will still be making use of the Gabba until the new stadium is built. Photo: Pixabay Test cricket will remain at the Gabba while AFL’s Brisbane Lions will move to the new Brisbane Stadium after the 2032 Olympic Games. A 63,000-seat stadium is to be built at Victoria Park if impending, and reported, legal…
A 2024 render of what the new Chandler Indoor Sports Centre would look like. Image: Qld Govt Olympic rowing is going to crocodile territory in Rockhampton and Mackay may get cricket if it becomes a designated sport. And a new stadium to be built at Victoria Park is set to be challenged in court. Premier…