Pledge to shatter ‘skin cancer capital’ reputation by shading city’s playgrounds
Brisbane’s reputation as the skin cancer capital of the world is being shaken by a Brisbane City Council pledge to cover the remaining 150 Brisbane...
Council fast-tracks crucial funds for sports clubs
Brisbane City Council will accelerate more than half a million dollars in funding for eight community sports clubs to rebuild facilities devastated...
Brisbane flood recovery plans revealed
Brisbane City Council has revealed its plans to rebuild the flood-affected city, with costs expected to exceed $660 million.
Major projects delayed, cancelled as Council focuses on $330m flood clean-up
Brisbane City Council will delay construction of two green bridges and cancel the major extension of a key bikeway to focus on rebuilding the city...
Flood warning as Brisbane belted by rain, with severe storms for SEQ
Brisbane City has been added to the areas at risk of flooding on Friday, as authorities warn of continued heavy rain across the state.
Family, friends’ touching tribute to footballing pioneer
Brisbane City Football Club will don black armbands and observe a minute’s silence this weekend in a show of respect to “living legend” Guido...
Palaszczuk government blunder could lead to Grenfell Tower inferno repeat
Another Palaszczuk government bungle has potentially exposed hundreds of Queensland high rises to a repeat of the deadly Grenfell Tower inferno,...
Greens ignore Brisbane election sign limit
The Greens say they won't comply with Brisbane City Council rules governing federal election signs, which they say are unfair and undemocratic.
Brisbane developer’s bold bid for $15m rooftop ‘beach club’
A developer behind a first of its kind rooftop “beach club” proposed for a ritzy inner Brisbane city suburb has ensured the $15m project won’t come...
Childcare discount to lure parents back to the CBD
CHILDCARE centres in the CBD have been hammered by a Covid double whammy of parents and staff not returning to work.
Brisbane councillor refers herself to watchdog after failing to declare $1.5m property
A Brisbane City Councillor has referred herself to the council watchdog after failing to declare the purchase of a $1.5m sprawling property.
‘Tough questions’: Three-month probe studies council readiness after 2011 floods
The council’s ability to learn from the 2011 flood to prepare for this year’s deadly natural disaster will be examined through a three-month...
‘Tough questions’: Three-month probe to study council readiness after 2011 floods crisis
The council’s ability to learn from the 2011 flood to prepare for this year’s deadly natural disaster will be examined through a three-month...
‘Incredible effort’: Mud Army 2.0 told its work is done
Brisbane City Council has announced that Mud Army 2.0 volunteers are no longer required for clean-up on Sunday.
Disaster payments available to more across Queensland, New South Wales
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government’s disaster recovery payment will be extended to more local government areas.
He said the...
Rider ‘snaps leg’ in e-scooter crash
An e-scooter rider has been taken to hospital after a crash in Brisbane city on Saturday.
Lilian Reynolds moves to Queensland to chase soccer dream
The 14-year-old is studying at Kelvin Grove and playing for Brisbane City.
‘Totally wrong’: King George Square resembles a car yard under council deal
Brisbane City Council’s opposition leader has called for new car displays and commercial advertising to be banned from the public square outside...
Greens councillor attacks ‘bludger’ landlords in push for cooler rentals
Landlords are property-hoarding “bludgers” who should be pressured to fork out money to keep homes cool and comfortable for tenants, according to...
Rocking the suburbs: Labor’s plan to win back City Hall
Labor hasn’t held led Brisbane City Council since 2004. But Opposition Leader Jared Cassidy believes there is a mood for change.
Is this Brisbane’s most expensive tennis court?
A new candidate for Brisbane’s most expensive tennis court has emerged.Last year munitions boss Robert Nioa and his family purchased the house next...
Omicron relief for struggling businesses, community groups
Did someone say lockdown?
Why council was ordered to rehire worker after failed booze test
Brisbane City Council has been ordered to reinstate an “exemplary employee’’ of 25 years, who was sacked for failing to have a zero blood alcohol...
Covid lockdown: Dozens of prisoners, eight staff exposed
The Brisbane City Watchhouse has gone into lockdown after a prisoner tested positive to Covid-19.
Queensland set for equal-highest growth in record Boxing Day sales
Exposure sites include Westfield Garden City and Westfield Chermside, as well as a retail and hospitality venues in Brisbane City.
Gallery: Silver Memories Christmas Concert
Music broadcaster Silver Memories hosted a Christmas spectacular concert headlined by ambassador and renowned soprano, Mirusia, at Brisbane City...
Brisbane has more tree cover than any other Australian capital, new aerial imagery shows
And homes in suburbs with plenty of trees are seven degrees cooler than those without trees, according to Brisbane City Council research.