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New Compact approach to support remote Councils

A new State Government agreement with Queensland’s remote local government areas has the goals of improving engagement, transparency, and council capability. State

Get set to duk down to Valley Fiesta

Peking Duk’s Keli Holiday will be among the stars to light up this year’s Valley Fiesta in October. One half of the ARIA award-winning duo, he will be joined by the

Karlsson to help channel change and grow businesses

Businesses dealing with change, growth and resilience are the target audience for an expo on the Sunshine Coast next week. Kristina Karlsson, founder of stationery

Artist's impression of an extended Cavill Mall on the Gold Coast.

Cavill Mall trial stops Surfers Paradise Esplanade traffic

A 300m section of the Surfers Paradise Esplanade will be closed to traffic from next week as part of a trial to extend pedestrian access to the east of Cavill Mall. Gold

10,000 properties added to Brisbane flood risk map

Brisbane’s flood mapping will be updated next month, with more than 10,000 properties added after recent studies. Brisbane City Council Environment, Parks and

Five-star Peppers upgrade for mountain retreat

The Moreton Bay region is set to welcome it first five-star hotel with Mercure Clear Mountain set for a $4 million upgrade. The popular mountaintop escape, 30km

160,000 green bins set to roll across Brisbane

Brisbane’s rollout of green waste recycling bins has begun with 160,000 to be delivered over the next four months. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said eligible households

New bus network busting bridge bottleneck

The Brisbane Metro and changes to the city’s bus timetables have cut congestion on Victoria Bridge by almost a third. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said more than 2.6

Drone reveals South-East Queensland koala hotspot

Thermal imaging has confirmed a pocket of the Sunshine Coast is home to one of the largest koala populations in the region. The drone-enabled surveyed found Reesville,

Gold Coast Arena EOI eyes international flair

The international market will help shape the proposed Gold Coast Arena with Expressions of Interest set to open this month. City of Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the

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