The Star Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Building approvals up 13 percent, regions lead the way

Queensland has logged a 13 percent jump in home approvals compared to the same time last year, according to Master Builders CEO Paul Bidwell. Mr Bidwell said the latest
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Units under construction | Newsreel

Build-to-Rent market jumps 40 percent in 12 months

The lines between traditional commercial and residential investment are blurring, with Build-to-Rent (BtR) projects gaining in popularity. A new report from audit, tax
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Artist's impression of the proposed Brisbane 2032 Athletes Village. | newsreel

Sneak peek at new-look Ekka grounds 2032

Ekka visitors can imagine the look of the Brisbane Showgrounds circa 2032, with an artist’s impression released of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Spinnaker Sound Marina. | Newsreel

Makeover plans for Sandstone Point marina after $12m sale

The Sandstone Point marina precinct, north of Brisbane, will undergo a major makeover after being sold to Gold Coast developers. JLL Executive Liam Cox told The Hotel
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Cranes above Brisbane. | Newsreel

Growing capital interest in Queensland economy

A new report has underlined Queensland’s potential as an economic powerhouse in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Commercial real estate
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Woolloongabba, Brisbane.

Northshore and Gabba plans open for comment

Consultation has opened on two pockets of inner-city land which will deliver 26,000 new homes. Deputy Premier and State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jarrod
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Drones spell out Brisbane. | Newsreel

Billion-dollar boost to Brisbane economy

A program of investment and business growth initiatives pumped more than $1 billion into the Brisbane economy over the past 12 months. Brisbane Economic Development
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Mercure Clear Mountain. | Newsreel

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
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Toy houses and auction hammer. | Newsreel

ACTU negative gearing plan would impact 300,000 Aussies

By Martin Duck The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing to limit negative gearing and capital gains tax discounts to just one investment property. So who stands
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The Tannery, West End. | Newsreel

West End tannery preserved in 10-storey development

The original 19th-century Dixon’s Tannery will be preserved as part of new 10-storey residential precinct in West End. Builder-developer McNab has received development
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