Lord Mayor’s pledge to overhaul city’s traffic light network
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is vowing to bust Brisbane’s chronic congestion with a major upgrade of traffic lights if his administration wins next...
Bowlo blow-up: Blue-chip suburb’s fight to stop mega childcare
Thirteen residents of a sought-after inner-Brisbane suburb are fighting the council in court in a bid to block an approved mega childcare centre on...
Health horror: Thick mould spreads above hospital beds
Dangerous thick black mould has been spreading in a major public hospital where elderly patients have been battling infections including pneumonia.
‘Should be worried’: Schrinner’s warning over ‘desperate’ Greens-Labor coalition
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner is “deeply concerned” about a desperate coalition between the Greens and Labor ahead of the March 16 council...
Third man charged after people injured in city shooting
Another person has been charged with a string of offences after three people were injured in a targeted shooting in Brisbane city, police say.
Arrests made over Brisbane City shooting
Aerial footage of a suspect arrested and charged with attempted murder, over a Brisbane City shooting on January 27.
‘Let’s do it together’: Paul Murray calls on all Australians to move past Invasion Day debate
On tonight’s episode of Paul Murray Live, Sky News host Paul Murray discusses Australia Day, Darwin fireworks, Australians of the Year, Labor, and...
Woman shot dead, three others with suspected gunshot wounds
A woman is dead and three people injured with gunshot wounds, with police yet to determine whether the incidents are related.
Council collects $30m in fines in one year
Brisbane City Council collected $30m in fines in the past financial year.
Heritage listing creating havoc for major Brisbane City upgrade
A severe shortage of the distinctive pavement stones used on a stretch of Brisbane’s beloved Riverwalk in the “golden triangle”, has been used to...
Named: The Brisbane street raking in $1m in parking fines
Brisbane residents forked out more than $30 million in fines for parking illegally or not paying meters over the past year, with one street...
CBD projects in doubt after Riverside Centre granted heritage protection
A major project has been put on hold and Brisbane City Council has taken legal action claiming the heritage listing will cost developers and...
Burst water main creates havoc in city as brown water gushes in CBD
Brown stormwater floods Brisbane City streets.
Prank turns Brisbane fountain into bubble bath … again
Pranksters who turned a fountain in Brisbane’s CBD into a bubble bath have been reported to police.
Hit hard: Where Lord Mayor’s $400m budget cuts are being felt
Already burnt-out Brisbane City Council staff fear the community will suffer as the Lord Mayor’s $400m budget cuts announced late last year hits...
Hour-long delays as Cross River Rail works cause train mayhem
As commuters headed back to work for the new year on Monday, travellers have begun to experience major delays due to Brisbane track works and...
‘Stupid, arrogant, insensitive’: high-rise project blasted
A renowned construction company is under the gun of the Brisbane City Council for its controversial $1.75bn development project proposal in Teneriffe.
Brisbane CBD building evacuated after fire breaks out
Occupants of a building on Margaret Street in Brisbane’s CBD have been evacuated after a fire broke out in a section of the building.
In pictures: Brisbane New Year’s Eve festivities
Partygoers of all ages were out in force along Brisbane’s South Bank precinct, as they made the most of the final hours of 2023.
Brisbane counts down to 2024 in style
Brisbane has ushered in the new year in style, with revellers in their thousands packing the inner city to catch the fireworks and count down to 2024.
Hospitality giant scales down lofty plans for Mt Coot-tha summit
Plans for a major revamp of Mt Coot-tha's summit have been dramatically curtailed, with a planned two-storey pavilion scrapped after Brisbane City...
Public transport nightmare as major bus stations to close ‘for months’
Two of the CBD’s busiest bus stations are set to be closed for “months” to allow for construction on the next stage of the Brisbane Metro,...
Commuter hell as single train breakdown impacts multiple routes
Trains have had significant delays across all city network lines due to one that was broken down at the Fortitude Valley station.
‘My home is gone’: Claims Brisbane Council binned homeless tents
Musgrave Park residents claim council workers have ignored A4 signs requesting for them to be contacted before dumping their homes and only...
‘I FELT ABSOLUTELY SICK’: Man’s horror find in Aussie hotel room
A disgusted traveller was left feeling sick to his stomach after checking in to a “feral” Brisbane city hotel room.
Inflation and blowouts: $400m slashed from council budget
Funding has been slashed from the Brisbane Metro, construction projects, consultants and a major green bridge as Brisbane City Council makes $400m...
Watch: Domino’s apologises for triggering Queenslanders with ill-judged ‘hype’ ad
Domino’s Pizza has been forced to apologise after a smoking promotional billboard for “hype” on a busy Brisbane road triggered a flood of calls to...
Smart State: Push to become nation's innovation capital
As the CEO of a homegrown technology company, I have the privilege of witnessing the boundless potential of innovation every day.
Where to find thrifty Christmas presents
There are two spots in Brisbane City Council where savvy shoppers can find Christmas presents for a bargain.