Travel

Sandgate station, Brisbane, built in 1897

Shorncliffe station’s heritage preserved in upgrade

One of Brisbane’s oldest train station is on track for an upgrade with a focus on preserving its heritage. The Queensland Government has released tenders for work on
Read more 25 September 2024
Queensland Rail passenger train. | Newsreel

Study recommends passenger rail line to Beaudesert

Work is under way to preserve the rail corridor between Sailsbury and Beaudesert, after a study found a passenger rail line was the best way to service the area. Federal
Read more 23 September 2024
Woman on e-scooter. | Newsreel

Why are we overlooking personal e-scooters?

By Ferdinand Balfoort and Stephen Greaves Recent decisions by the Melbourne City and Sunshine Coast councils to end contracts with operators of shared e-scooters have
Read more 16 September 2024
Brisbane international terminal makeover

Explore Brisbane Airport’s new international terminal

Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal will be overhauled as part of a multi-billion-dollar transformation of the precinct. An almost four-minute video (watch
Read more 16 September 2024
Elderly couple travelling. | Newsreel

‘Positive’ travel prevents premature ageing

New research has revealed that travel may be the best way to prevent premature ageing. Scientists from Edith Cowan University (ECU), in Western Australia, conducted an
Read more 11 September 2024
Kings Beach. Caloundra, Queensland. | Newsreel

Sunshine Coast targets high-end hotel brands

The Sunshine Coast has an eye on the upcoming Brisbane Olympics and Paralympics as it looks to attract more luxury hotel brands to the region. Sunshine Coast Mayor
Read more 9 September 2024
Artist's impression of the entrance to the new Albert Street train station in Brisbane. | Newsreel

Frog’s Hollow an option for Cross River Rail station name

The new Cross River Rail station in Albert Street needs a name and the Government wants your help. The first new train station in Brisbane’s CBD in more than 120 years
Read more 7 September 2024
Brisbane ferry and Story Bridge. | Newsreel

Public transport use passes pre-COVID levels

Brisbane public transport patronage has passed pre-COVID levels for the first time since the pandemic, with 50 cent fares luring back passengers. More than 15 million
Read more 5 September 2024
Brisbane Metro Bus. | Newsreel

Plans to expand Metro outside Brisbane

The Queensland Government and South East Queensland councils are pushing for an expansion of the Brisbane Metro in the lead-up to the Brisbane 2032 Olympics and
Read more 28 August 2024
Person using credit card to pay for bus fare. | Newsreel

Caboolture buses trial Translink smart ticketing

Caboolture bus patrons can now use their credit cards to pay for fares, with the first trial of new contactless payment methods on South East Queensland buses
Read more 28 August 2024