Brisbane Council to Reduce Car Parking Requirements for High-Density Developments
Brisbane City Council will vote on Tuesday on a proposal to reduce car park requirements in high-density developments across expanded inner-city areas, including East Brisbane and Woolloongabba, aiming to lower housing costs, with the Labor opposition backing the plan but seeking assurances that sav...
Brisbane Council to Reduce Car Parking Requirements for High-Density Developments
Brisbane City Council will vote on Tuesday on a proposal to reduce car park requirements in high-density developments across expanded inner-city areas, including East Brisbane and Woolloongabba, aiming to lower housing costs, with the Labor opposition backing the plan but seeking assurances that sav...
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36% Bias Score
Gold Coast Pitches $5 Billion Olympic Swimming Savings
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate proposed hosting the 2032 Olympic swimming events at the city's aquatic center, claiming a $5 billion cost savings compared to Brisbane's plan, with support from Gina Rinehart and suggestions to utilize existing hotel infrastructure.
Gold Coast Pitches $5 Billion Olympic Swimming Savings
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate proposed hosting the 2032 Olympic swimming events at the city's aquatic center, claiming a $5 billion cost savings compared to Brisbane's plan, with support from Gina Rinehart and suggestions to utilize existing hotel infrastructure.
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52% Bias Score
Armed Man Shot by Police After Warehouse Incident in Brisbane
On Monday morning, a man armed with a large knife threatened staff, damaged cars, and rammed his vehicle into an Amart furniture warehouse in Brisbane, Australia, before being shot by police who responded to the scene after staff secured themselves and called emergency services.
Armed Man Shot by Police After Warehouse Incident in Brisbane
On Monday morning, a man armed with a large knife threatened staff, damaged cars, and rammed his vehicle into an Amart furniture warehouse in Brisbane, Australia, before being shot by police who responded to the scene after staff secured themselves and called emergency services.
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48% Bias Score
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
PFOA Contamination Detected in Brisbane's Drinking Water
Tests reveal the carcinogen PFOA in Brisbane's Mount Crosby drinking water treatment plant at levels above US safety limits, prompting increased monitoring and investigation into industrial or agricultural runoff as the potential source.
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40% Bias Score
Jet Black Cat Music Closing After 14 Years
Brisbane's Jet Black Cat Music, owned by Shannon Logan, is closing after 14 years on Vulture Street in West End; the store hosted numerous in-store performances and the Nine Lives Festival, significantly impacting the local music scene.
Jet Black Cat Music Closing After 14 Years
Brisbane's Jet Black Cat Music, owned by Shannon Logan, is closing after 14 years on Vulture Street in West End; the store hosted numerous in-store performances and the Nine Lives Festival, significantly impacting the local music scene.
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8% Bias Score
Seoul and Brisbane Top List of Most Affordable Global Capitals
A new index by Compare the Market ranks Seoul, South Korea, as the city with the lowest cost of living among 42 global capitals, followed by Brisbane, Australia, due to factors like low unemployment, affordable housing, and public transport.
Seoul and Brisbane Top List of Most Affordable Global Capitals
A new index by Compare the Market ranks Seoul, South Korea, as the city with the lowest cost of living among 42 global capitals, followed by Brisbane, Australia, due to factors like low unemployment, affordable housing, and public transport.
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48% Bias Score
Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction
A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.
Brisbane's Housing Crisis Amidst High Resident Satisfaction
A Brisbane council study shows 92 percent of residents rate their quality of life positively, but rapid population growth, increasing rents (up 56.8% since 2014), and rising property prices (up 65% since 2020) are causing a housing crisis and a 22 percent increase in homelessness since 2017.
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36% Bias Score
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
Brisbane Authorities Demand More Information on Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment
Brisbane authorities demanded more information on mitigating the negative impacts of the proposed Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment, questioning its transport, heritage, and environmental plans after a nine-story hotel and riverfront amenities were proposed.
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40% Bias Score
Heidelberg Materials Proposes Three 50-Story Towers in South Brisbane
Heidelberg Materials submitted a development application to Brisbane City Council for three 50-story towers (620 apartments) and a riverside park on a 12,921 square-meter South Brisbane site, addressing housing needs despite flood and contamination concerns.
Heidelberg Materials Proposes Three 50-Story Towers in South Brisbane
Heidelberg Materials submitted a development application to Brisbane City Council for three 50-story towers (620 apartments) and a riverside park on a 12,921 square-meter South Brisbane site, addressing housing needs despite flood and contamination concerns.
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40% Bias Score
Brisbane Test Washed Out by Unexpected Downpour
The third Test match between Australia and India in Brisbane was severely impacted by unexpected heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm, resulting in only 80 legal deliveries being bowled and full refunds for 30,145 fans.
Brisbane Test Washed Out by Unexpected Downpour
The third Test match between Australia and India in Brisbane was severely impacted by unexpected heavy rainfall exceeding 70mm, resulting in only 80 legal deliveries being bowled and full refunds for 30,145 fans.
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24% Bias Score
Brisbane's Unique Music Taste: Country Beats National Trends in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
In 2024, while Taylor Swift was Australia's most-streamed artist, Brisbane uniquely favored country artists like Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, and Luke Combs, contrasting with national trends favoring Drake and Billie Eilish; this highlights concerns about Australian artist representation on streaming ...
Brisbane's Unique Music Taste: Country Beats National Trends in 2024 Spotify Wrapped
In 2024, while Taylor Swift was Australia's most-streamed artist, Brisbane uniquely favored country artists like Morgan Wallen, Zach Bryan, and Luke Combs, contrasting with national trends favoring Drake and Billie Eilish; this highlights concerns about Australian artist representation on streaming ...
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36% Bias Score
Neuron E-Scooters Relaunch in Brisbane Amidst Safety Concerns
Neuron e-scooters are returning to Brisbane streets on Tuesday with 2500 scooters, following a safety campaign and contract renewal, after a rival company's contract was cancelled for violating regulations and operating unauthorized devices.
Neuron E-Scooters Relaunch in Brisbane Amidst Safety Concerns
Neuron e-scooters are returning to Brisbane streets on Tuesday with 2500 scooters, following a safety campaign and contract renewal, after a rival company's contract was cancelled for violating regulations and operating unauthorized devices.
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44% Bias Score