Hero bus driver hailed after dramatic airborne crash CCTV footage has captured the extraordinary moment an airborne car crashed into a bus, leaving it wedged inside before the heroic driver leapt into action. AAP · Aug 4
Brisbane unveils countdown clock as race begins for 2032 Olympics infrastructure Brisbane's 2032 Olympic Games countdown clock has officially started ticking. Organizers remain confident about construction timelines despite no major stadium works commencing. Revised designs for the National Aquatic Center were recently published by the coordination authority. Several new sports venues are planned, including a contentious rowing center. Organizers are preparing… The Economic Times · Jul 23
QLD:Olympic-sized cost for Games city's bridge revealed Australia's biggest council has revealed the cost of restoring an Olympic host city's famous bridge, prompting pleas for state and federal financial help. AAP · Jun 17
Olympic-sized cost for Games city's bridge revealed Australia's biggest council has revealed the cost of restoring an Olympic host city's famous bridge, prompting pleas for state and federal financial help. AAP · Jun 17
Chalmers delivers 2026 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 12
Some say Australia’s sporting axis has shifted. Does one city really reign supreme? Flush with on-field success, fans argue Brisbane is now the nation’s sporting capital – but not everyone agrees The Guardian - AU · Oct 8, 2025
Seeing red: push for road rule change sparks backlash A state government may make a U-turn and revive a controversial road rule that lets motorists turn left at a red traffic light. AAP · Sep 3, 2025
21 Y.O. Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Brisbane Bus Driver A 21-year-old man has been charged and granted bail after the alleged assault of a bus driver in Brisbane. Pedestrian.tv · Jun 23, 2025
Storied bridge on starting block for pre-Olympic refit Australia's biggest council has backed the restoration of an iconic bridge before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics, pledging almost $20 million in its budget. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
A bridge too far: Brisbane grapples with the multimillion-dollar cost of revitalising an icon Cash-strapped council may seek to raise funds from ratepayers, state and federal governments, or road users to fix 85-year-old Story Bridge The Guardian - AU · May 17, 2025
Music industry figures rally behind Queensland award winner after pro-Palestine controversy More than 2,000 people sign petition in support of jazz musician and composer of River to Sea The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2025
How the architect who made modern Brisbane shaped the city’s 2032 Olympics stadium plans Michael Rayner, who designed city’s skyscrapers, bridges and cultural venues, says new stadium will revitalise ‘rarely used’ park The Guardian - AU · Mar 30, 2025
Brisbane council accused of ‘cruel’ and ‘heartless’ crackdown on homeless in wake of Cyclone Alfred As some Queensland councils move to ban sleeping in public parks, a Melbourne municipality is considering following suit The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025
Homeless given 24 hours to move on from parks A council is cracking down on homeless camps in the city's parklands after a neighbouring region introduced fines to stop occupation in public areas. AAP · Mar 13, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 Residents prepare for the first cyclone in 51 years to hit the Australian coast near Brisbane Residents are stacking sandbags to protect low-lying properties ahead of a tropical cyclone that is forecast to become the first in 51 years to hit the Australian east coast near Brisbane, the nation’s third-most populous city
The Guardian - AU · Mar 4, 2025 Queensland evacuations begin as Cyclone Alfred storm path tracks towards Brisbane Up to 20,000 homes could be flooded, with beachside and low-lying suburbs most at risk, city council flood map shows
AAP · Aug 27, 2024 Bus expansion could solve Olympic-sized commuter issue A bold plan to expand a bus service could help solve the looming public transport problems for the Brisbane Olympics.
AAP · Jun 12, 2024 Permits for Airbnbs required amid city rental crisis Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is set to introduce a permit system for short-term accommodation including Airbnb.
AAP · May 30, 2024 Push for new 2032 stadium shut down by govt A renewed push to build a new 2032 Brisbane Olympic stadium has quickly been shut down amid claims it does not fall under the funding envelope.
AAP · May 17, 2024 Gabba won't lose seats in 2032 Olympic rebuild Speculation that a Gabba rebuild will reduce its capacity has been dismissed as the 2032 Olympic venue plan gained momentum with projects set to go to tender.
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 CBD to be shut down for fatal bus crash re-enactment Brisbane's CBD will be shut down on the weekend as authorities carry out a re-enactment of a bus crash that killed a young woman to investigate the cause.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 MPs to skip Paris as Brisbane Olympic venue row rages Queensland will not send any ministers to the 2024 Olympics after backing a controversial infrastructure plan for the Brisbane Games 2032.
AAP · Mar 23, 2024 Games venue concerns not 'fake news' for government Concerns for the Brisbane Games are hardly "fake news" judging by the fallout over the Queensland government's controversial 2032 plans.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2024 ‘The Queensland way’: rising costs, political power plays and legacy fears already dog the 2032 Brisbane Olympics Stadium designs have been ripped up, a suburban venue will host the 100m final and one public servant says work has been ‘half-baked and half-arsed’
AAP · Mar 16, 2024 Re-elected Brisbane mayor slams 'slow' vote count Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says a post-mortem is needed into slow counting and polling booth problems as residents cast their ballots.