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Council to offer free spaces for youth in the suburbs

Brisbane City Council is relaunching its youth activity program to make it available across more suburbs. From December 2026, Young BNE will replace Visible Ink, which
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Work moving forward on major SEQ bottlenecks

Three major road bottlenecks across South-East Queensland are moving closer to construction, with upgrades progressing at Morayfield, Chermside and Wynnum West. The
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Moreton Bay Council signs MOUs with New Zealand

By Susan Schwartz Queensland’s international alliances ahead of the 2032 games continue to grow with the Moreton Bay Council signing agreements with two major New
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New Mt Coot-tha parklands and viewing areas proposed

A 20-year vision for Brisbane’s Mt Coot-tha has identified six opportunities to enhance the experience on the mountain. This includes turning the existing 26-hectare
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Construction wins key categories at city business awards

Brisbane’s construction industry has dominated the major categories in the 2026 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. BESIX Watpac CEO Mark Baker was named Business Person
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Morayfield South plan paves way for 26,000 residents

Planning changes have been approved that will pave the way for 26,000 residents to live in Morayfield South, north of Brisbane, in coming decades. The City of Moreton
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Community groups eligible for new Festive Season boost

Community organisations hosting Christmas parties, lunches and social outings are eligible to apply for the Lord Mayor’s new Community Celebration Donation. Launching
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Brisbane Metro expansion plans for key corridors 

Brisbane’s evolving bus network could be expanded as part of a multibillion-dollar plan to integrate the Metro service into more suburbs. Almost 30 years ago, the
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Proposed changes to Redland Council animal laws

The Redland community has been invited to have their say on the keeping of hens, miniature goats and honeybees. Redland City Council is seeking feedback on proposed
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Upgraded pool and water parks proposed for city bayside

A new bayside masterplan proposes an upgraded Wynnum Wading Pool, new waterside walks and a new water play park in Manly. The draft 20-year Wynnum, Manly and Lota
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