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Organisers estimated at least 30,000 people joined the march.

Tens of thousands march for Palestine in historic Brisbane rally

Huge crowds arriving at Musgrave Park were told: “You’ve just been on one of the biggest political marches in this city’s history.”

  • Courtney Kruk, William Davis and Brittney Deguara

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Justice for Palestine Magan-djin representatives including Remah Naji.

Palestine protesters forced into last-minute reroute

After vowing they would still march on Sunday despite the court ruling against them on Thursday, pro-Palestine protest organisers have changed plans.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt, William Davis and Courtney Kruk
Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner in May presenting findings from a report independently commissioned by council into a restoration of the Story Bridge.

Schrinner tests Story Bridge funding stand-up routine at LNP convention

The Brisbane Lord Mayor has invoked the story of the Trojan Horse in a tongue-in-cheek jab at Premier David Crisafulli in front of party faithful.

  • Matt Dennien
Justice for Palestine Magan-djin organisers after a court rejected their plans to march across the Story Bridge.

Court knocks back protest on Story Bridge, organisers vow to hold rally anyway

Minutes after the verdict was handed down, organiser Remah Naji told reporters the group would consider an appeal and still planned to protest this weekend.

  • William Davis and Courtney Kruk
An artist’s impression of what the Waterfront Brisbane development will look like when completed by Dexus in 2028.

Multibillion-dollar development delayed, date for Riverwalk reopening revealed

Two new office towers, shops, restaurants and public space are planned at a cost of $2.5 billion.

  • William Davis
Brisbane’s economy tipped $200 million last year, with the city’s strongest industries including tourism and hospitality, construction, and health.

The key industries on the rise as Brisbane economy hits $200b

Brisbane’s economy tipped $200 billion last year, with several industries achieving growth as the SEQ population is set to reach 6 million by 2041. But urban sprawl limits could stem the boom.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt and William Davis
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Kiis’ Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O

Should council advertise on Kyle and Jackie O? Debate gets heated at City Hall

Labor argued the show doesn’t align with the values of ratepayers. LNP councillors described the push as “rank hypocrisy”.

  • William Davis
The council has refused to close off one lane of the Story Bridge for cyclists, while the footpaths are closed.

Why the Story Bridge won’t have a traffic lane repurposed for bikes and walkers

New decking on the bridge’s crumbling footpaths will boost the weight limit from a disturbingly low 70 kilograms a square metre to 500kg.

  • Felicity Caldwell
The Central Plaza could be transformed from an informal space by day into a vibrant night market.

Toowong’s old Woolies site to become Brisbane’s newest urban village

The three-tower mixed-use project will transform the heart of Toowong, if plans lodged with Brisbane council get the nod.

  • Cameron Atfield
Tents being destroyed at an encampment in April after Moreton Bay Council made camping on public land illegal.

SEQ council ordered to stop removing tents of rough sleepers

The decision comes ahead of a hearing in November to determine whether the council’s decision to make public camping illegal violates human rights.

  • Courtney Kruk