Infrastructure

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson.

Nelson to lead National Energy Market review

Griffith University Associate Professor Tim Nelson will lead a review of the National Energy Market (NEM). Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the Brisbane-based
Read more 26 November 2024
Kangaroo Point Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland. | Newsreel

Drones and infra-red sensors make new bridge ‘excellent’

Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point Bridge will be the first in Australia to use drones for water sampling and cameras with infra-red sensors to monitor river levels and flood
Read more 26 November 2024
Dr Rod Harrison. | Newsreel

Harrison to guide construction industry blueprint

A former Deputy President of the Australian Industrial Relations Commission has been selected to deliver a plan to reform the building and construction industry. Federal
Read more 22 November 2024
Mooloolaba, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast approves plan to lure luxury hotels

Sunshine Coast Council has approved plans to incentivise developers to build more luxury hotels in the region. At its meeting today (November 21), Council voted to
Read more 22 November 2024
Construction on the Brisbane skyline. | Newsreel

State pauses BPICs for new construction projects

The Queensland Government has paused the use of Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICs) on new state-funded construction projects. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said
Read more 14 November 2024
Queensland stadium needs go well beyond the Olympics - Newsreel

Stadium benefits go well beyond the Olympics

By Shane Rodgers When Brisbane looks back in the future at decisions made in the next few weeks it will make some blunt assessments about opportunities lost or
Read more 12 November 2024
Artist's impression of the new Caloundra Library. | Newsreel

Early look at future Caloundra Library

A glimpse into the future of community spaces has been revealed on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council has released a fly-through video of what its new Caloundra
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Proposed Gold Coast arena. | Newsreel

Plans for new stadium on the Gold Coast

An enclosed world-class entertainment and sports arena is proposed for the Gold Coast, capable of hosting Olympic and Paralympic events in 2032. In a statement, Gold
Read more 11 November 2024
Artists impression Victoria Park stadium, Brisbane. | Newsreel

Cricket and AFL call for new stadium amid Gabba frustration

Queensland Cricket has thrown its weight behind a new stadium for Brisbane ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Queensland Cricket CEO Terry Svenson said the
Read more 11 November 2024
Logan Motorway, Queensland. | Newsreel

Feedback call on Logan Motorway widening plans

South-East Queenslanders have less than a month to have their say on the widening of a 10km stretch of the Logan Motorway, south of Brisbane. In a statement, toll-road
Read more 7 November 2024