The Latest Breaking News from Brisbane City Council

Brisbane City Council launches recruitment push for bus drivers after 1,300 services cancelled in three weeks

TransLink cancelled 1,300 services across south-east Queensland over three weeks between March and April due mainly to driver shortage. It's part of a global trend.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2023

Brisbane City Council to allow CBD height apartment buildings in South Brisbane increasing to 270m

The change to apartment height limits comes as part of the council's Brisbane Sustainable Growth Strategy, adding a supposed 10,000 dwellings to the housing market.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Final decision on controversial Shafston House luxury apartment project now rests with Brisbane City Council

The proposal is for an apartment building with 37 luxury units to be built on the Shafston House grounds, right next to the 172-year-old state heritage-listed building.

ABC News · Jan 23, 2023

Early Brisbane garbage collection prompts petition but ultimately shot down by council

Brisbane City Council dismisses a petition calling for it to ensure garbage collection trucks do not start their morning runs before 5:30am in the suburbs.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Building in floodplains is still not prohibited, Bulimba Barracks approved by Brisbane City Council

The city has the largest number of existing buildings of any floodplain in Australia, yet Brisbane City Council maintains it does enough as it approves the latest mega-development close to the river.

ABC News · Nov 9, 2022

Brisbane City Council approves Brisbane Racing Club's takeover of Stafford Bowls Club lease

Despite concerns over transparency, Brisbane City Council has approved a behind-the-scenes transfer of a lease of the former Stafford Bowls Club from Crushers Leagues Club to Brisbane Racing Club.

ABC News · Oct 27, 2022

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb: is it ethical to rent property to holidaymakers during a housing crisis?

It’s a question individual owners in Australia are asking themselves – but one that may be better directed to governments and corporates

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2022

Wet weather is likely across parts of Queensland this weekend and into summer. Here's how to prepare an emergency kit

The best time to prepare for a wet weather event is before the dark clouds begin to gather. Here's what is recommended to have on hand in case of a flood emergency.

ABC News · Oct 21, 2022

Brisbane City Council releases new Flood Information Online tool

The overland water flows responsible for unexpectedly flooding thousands of homes in February this year has been added to a new flood map for Brisbane.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

Queensland public transport on a slow return trip but Brisbane roads carrying more vehicles

As working from home becomes the norm for many, public transport and daily vehicle trips are experiencing changes across Queensland and Brisbane.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022