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Brisbane budgets on new Story Bridge footpath this year

More than $18 million has been allocated in this year’s Brisbane City Council Budget to the restoration of the Story Bridge, with almost half for work on the

Pre-fab build fast tracks affordable homes for workers

A first-of-its type affordable housing development has opened for new tenants on the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Marcoola project

Council looks for multi-star reviews of new lighting plan

Around 40 percent of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area would be subject to a new light management plan under a proposal to create a Dark Sky Reserve in the

Trails, domes and light shows at new-look Mount Coot-tha

Singapore’s iconic Garden’s by the Bay is among the international inspirations for a re-imagined Mount Coot-tha. Brisbane Lord Mayor Andrian Schrinner has

Larkin takes her storytelling to The Edge

An array of Australian sporting champions have been meshed with a kaleidoscope of iconic Sunshine Coast locations in a new Netflix film. The Edge, which premiers on the

Weekend changes to Brisbane buses to test new tunnel

Live testing of the Brisbane bus network’s Adelaide Street Tunnel begins this month with changes to weekend bus services around the CBD made to accommodate the

Maroochydore benefits from the sands of winter time

The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred have promoted extra sand replenishment efforts on Maroochydore Beach. Sunshine Coast Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said the

Council tech advances prompt dedicated Cabinet presence

A new customer services portfolio will be created within Brisbane City Council’s civic cabinet to leverage the benefits of technology. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report

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