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German Olympic Bids Prioritize Sustainability, Contrasting with Brisbane's Experience

Four German cities bid for the Olympics, each emphasizing sustainable practices using existing infrastructure and temporary facilities, unlike Brisbane, whose initially sustainable plan was abandoned due to cost overruns and the construction of a new stadium.

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Story Bridge Closure Highlights Dispute Over Brisbane Council Maintenance

Brisbane's Story Bridge footpaths closed March 5th due to safety risks, impacting 4000 daily users; Prime Minister Albanese blames Brisbane City Council for insufficient maintenance despite the council's $80 million investment since 2019; protesters face court over planned bridge closure.

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Howard Smith Wharves Redevelopment: Design Changes Address Council Concerns

Brisbane City Council's concerns about the architectural design and engineering of the Howard Smith Wharves redevelopment led to revisions, including widening the hotel's colonnade arches and adding landscaping, while maintaining a 77-room hotel and increasing venue capacity from 3870 to 7280; devel...

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Brisbane Seat: Three-Way Battle Hinges on Cost of Living

The Brisbane seat, currently held by Green MP Stephen Bates with a slim margin, is seeing a three-way contest with Labor's Madonna Jarrett and former LNP member Trevor Evans; the key issue is cost of living.

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Brisbane 2025: Greens Defend Hard-Won Seats Amidst Major Party Challenges

In the upcoming 2025 Australian federal election, the success of the Greens in Brisbane's three key electorates—Griffith, Ryan, and Brisbane—won in 2022 through extensive community engagement, faces challenges from Labor and the Coalition, who are attempting to regain lost ground while right-wing gr...

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Uninhabitable Brisbane House Attracts Million-Dollar Offers

A dilapidated, uninhabitable three-bedroom house at 23 Chermside Street, Grange, Brisbane, is expected to sell for \$2 million despite its poor condition, reflecting the area's high demand for land and subdivision potential.

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Brisbane Church Eviction Leaves Tenants Facing Homelessness Amidst Housing Crisis

Michael Guettler and his partner face homelessness in Brisbane after the Uniting Church, which owns Hungerford Farm, their $280/week home, approved an eviction notice to make way for a 92-dwelling estate, despite already low vacancy rates (1%) and a six-year waitlist for social housing.

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Brisbane Crane Incident, Murder Charge, and Super Tax Debate

A man climbed a crane in Brisbane, causing road closures; a woman is charged with murder in Bundaberg; and the government's superannuation tax plan is debated.

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Ousted Greens MP slams parliament; child dies in house fire; homeless evicted from park

Ousted Greens MP Max Chandler-Mather criticized parliament, citing his hard-line stance on public housing as a cause; a child died in a Toowoomba house fire, injuring several others; and homeless people were evicted from Musgrave Park ahead of the Greek festival.

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Brisbane Electors Prioritize Cost of Living in Three-Way Race

In the Brisbane electorate, a three-way race is underway between Green incumbent Stephen Bates, Labor's Madonna Jarrett, and former LNP member Trevor Evans, with cost of living as the key election issue; the outcome could significantly impact the formation of the next government.

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Brisbane's Population Boom Fuels Crime Surge

Brisbane's population surge, projected to reach 3.288 million by 2034-35, is causing increased crime, straining resources, and fueling public anger despite new government policies; experts urge evidence-based solutions to address underlying social issues.

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Brisbane to Clear Homeless Encampments

Brisbane City Council will give rough sleepers 24 hours to vacate parks, removing tents to prevent further encampments, following claims that most people refused prior accommodation offers; the move has sparked criticism.

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