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Council calls for early start on Bruce Highway alternative

The City of Moreton Bay is lobbying the Queensland Government to bring forward the Bruce Highway Western Alternative by a decade. Mayor Peter Flannery said the Bruce
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Major Brisbane road and rail closures in April

There will be major Brisbane road and rail closures over the school holidays in April, with a Story Bridge shut down, plus Beenleigh, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast train
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Brisbane without a car is ‘unrealistic’ and disorienting

“Liveable Brisbane” is not so liveable without a car – that’s according to new research which asked 10 car-owning residents to go without their vehicles for 20
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Tourist spending up 15% as Japanese numbers surge

Japanese tourists are flocking to Brisbane in record numbers as spending by international visitors rose nearly 15 percent in a single year. Figures released by the
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Tips for travelling during the Middle East war

By Steven Leib We are now three weeks into the war between the United States, Israel and Iran, which has grown to engulf much of the Middle East. There are few signs
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New app added to Brisbane digital parking system

Brisbane drivers will have the choice of two app providers when they park in metered areas from March 17, 2026. PayStay is being added to the network, joining existing
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Crack-down on illegal glow-worm tours in Springbrook

Illegal glow-worm tour operators in Springbrook National Park will be fined for attempting to cash in on the unique creatures that light up caves after sunset. The
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Luxury resort stays top activity wish-list

Luxury resort stays, world wonders, and cruises top the list Aussie activity wish-list, with preferences varying according to age. Around 36 percent of Australians put
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Advice to Australians caught in Middle East conflict

For Australian’s living in in the Middle East, or planning to travel there, the Australian Government has warned there is a risk of ongoing reprisal attacks and
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Dredging begins to restore Caloundra tidal passage

Dredging has begun to deepen the tidal entrance to Pumicestone Passage at Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast after two other channels that broke through Bribie Island
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