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Artist's impression of the entrance to the new Albert Street train station in Brisbane. | Newsreel

10km Cross River Rail to now cost $19 billion

The first passengers on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail’s are still four years away, with the project costing taxpayers more than $19 billion by then. Following almost a
Read more 16 October 2025
Passengers in airport queue. | Newsreel

Aussie airports land passenger records

A Thursday in September was the busiest day in Australia for airline travel since before the pandemic, with Brisbane Airport recording it busiest day ever in that
Read more 16 October 2025
Staff in call centre. | Newsreel

ATO call centre under fire from tax agents

Accountants have expressed their frustration with the Australian Tax Office, with most queries directed to call centre staff with less than 12 months’ experience. Tax
Read more 16 October 2025
Broadway Hotel and tower development, Brisbane. | Newsreel

New plans to restore Broadway alongside 24-storey project

New plans to fully restore the state-heritage-listed Broadway Hotel in Woolloongabba, alongside a 24-storey residential development, have been submitted to Brisbane City
Read more 16 October 2025
Development 190 Melbourne St, South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Cars optional as 5000 homes planned for South Brisbane

South Brisbane residents are being urged to ditch their cars, with an active and public transport focused plan set to bring more than 5000 new homes into the inner-city
Read more 16 October 2025
Young worker on computer. \ Newsreel

Young AI-fluent workers have “eyes wide open”

Australia’s first AI-fluent work cohort is embracing the technology, despite most believing it will lead to fewer jobs. A new Microsoft Australia survey found Gen Z
Read more 16 October 2025
Victoria Park Brisbane. | Newsreel

“We are officially in the ground” for Brisbane Stadium build

Dirt is starting to be moved in the race to transform Victoria Park into the centrepiece for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Deputy Premier and State
Read more 15 October 2025
Artist's impression of the proposed development at 91 Montague St, South Brisbane. | Newsreel

Three-bedroom units star in 37-storey South Brisbane tower

More than 200 apartments are planned for a 37-storey residential tower in South Brisbane. Mosaic Property Group has lodged a development application with Brisbane City
Read more 15 October 2025
Employers have been urged to be on the front foot to address new right-to-disconnect laws - Newsreel

Mobile woes drive 46 percent jump in complaints

Complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman increased last year, with financial hardship cases jumping by almost 50 percent. In her annual report, Ombudsman
Read more 15 October 2025
Many people have a fear of posting online - Newsreel

Updated defamation laws a response to the digital age

New Queensland defamation laws aim to better protect people making complaints to police and those managing online platforms. State Attorney-General Deb Frecklington said
Read more 15 October 2025