State government bureaucratic red tape is strangling future tourism growth on the Brisbane River, the city’s lord mayor said after handing down his budget on Wednesday.
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Palaszczuk continues budget sell and insists on 2018 election
It is Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk’s “intention” to hold the next Queensland election in 2018.
'Suspicious' device found at property north of Brisbane
The emergency situation was declared after police found a ‘suspicious device’ at a property north of Brisbane
Queensland Rail slashes Sunday services following network 'stress test'
Trains will be slashed to hourly on most lines over three upcoming Sundays to cope with extra services needed for winter sporting events.
Cross River Rail business case to be released within two months: Trad
Queensland’s government says it will release the business case for Cross River Rail in coming months, after announcing it will fully fund the project.
Pair caught in the act on Cairns boat
A couple have been caught on camera allegedly having sex on a boat they robbed in Cairns over the weekend.
Brisbane City Council 2017-18 rates rise: See how your suburb fared
Brisbane property owners will receive a different looking rates bill next quarter with some residents being slugged with a 6.6 per cent increase.
Chapter closes for Avid Reader's West End cafe
Fierce competition along West End’s main drag has forced a long-standing bookshop to close its cafe.
Brisbane City Council budget 2017-18: Where your money goes
Ratepayers want the city’s infrastructure program to keep pace with population growth, Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk said at his 2017 budget launch.
Brisbane City Council budget 2017-2018: Quirk's 'lifestyle' budget has roads, transport at heart
Brisbane City Council’s $3 billion budget for 2017-18 is dominated by road projects, a new transport system for the city and the beginnings of an upgrade to the Mt Coot-tha precinct.