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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

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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
Renders of the planned Sandstone Point Hotel and Holiday Resort expansion north of Brisbane.

$250 million hotel development to ‘transform’ Moreton Bay area

“It’s a big risk, but we think it’s going to be successful,” the developer said on Thursday.

  • William Davis
Construction costs in Brisbane are now higher than anywhere else in Australia.

Brisbane now most expensive place to build in Australia

The trend could push house prices up considerably and cause more blowouts for major projects, according to one expert.

  • William Davis
The Adelaide Street tunnel under construction.

Disruptions, detours for city buses over 10 weekends in next Metro build

Overlapping with an overhaul of 150 Brisbane bus routes, final tests to greenlight the new Adelaide Street Metro and busway tunnel will shut CBD tunnels.

  • Felicity Caldwell, Catherine Strohfeldt and William Davis
The state government has extended first homeowner grants offering $30,000 for people building a new home, saying it is prioritising building more homes alongside getting younger generations onto the property ladder.

Queensland first homeowner grants extended by one year

The $60m scheme to ease housing pressures and give young people a leg-up into a new home may be bolstered by more supports in the coming budget.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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A conceptual render of the Victoria Park stadium released by the government in March.

‘Blinding hypocrisy’: Laws to fast track 2032 Olympic projects come under fire

The Crisafulli government has been told to “go back to the drawing board” over a bill giving the Games infrastructure authority power to override 15 planning laws.

  • Fraser Barton
The upgraded Exhibition station.

‘Game-changer’: Construction finishes on upgraded Exhibition station

The station will open from Wednesday, but only for major events, such as the Ekka and this week’s caravan show, until Cross River Rail opens in 2029.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
The council was warned of “extreme risk” of the bridge’s footpaths giving way, although experts outlined multiple options to keep them open to pedestrians.

Story Bridge documents released amid cover-up claims

Under pressure to come clean over its sudden decision to close the bridge’s footpaths, Brisbane council is releasing all of its reports on their maintenance and restoration.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt and William Davis
The northern end of the Story Bridge.

The Story Bridge is a Brisbane problem, but not a unique one

Brisbane’s iconic bridge needs major works, and questions around who will fund it point to bigger issues in infrastructure maintenance.

  • Courtney Kruk