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Applications to protect Victoria Park rejected ahead of construction of Olympic stadium

Federal minister Murray Watt rejects two applications to protect Victoria Park ahead of Olympic stadium construction Sun 31 May 2026 at 4:21pm The federal government has rejected two cultural heritage protection applications for Brisbane's Victoria Park, ahead of construction starting on the 63,000-seat Olympic stadium on Monday. From midnight, the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA) will take over ownership of Victoria Park from the Brisbane City Council, so...

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How Farnsy became a figurehead for Australian protesters

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Redevelopment of Brisbane milk factory site proposed ahead of Olympics

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Olympic stadium work underway as premier warns off protesters

Premier says Victoria Park protesters shouldn't 'get between bulldozers' as work begins Mon 1 Jun 2026 at 10:33am In short: Work has begun on Brisbane's 63,000-seat Olympic stadium ahead of the 2032 games. The Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority took over ownership of the land at midnight. It’s after days of protest, with five arrested at a protest camp last week.

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Could a 'mansion tax' help the housing crisis?

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How a 'bit of paint' could help relieve overcrowded Brisbane buses

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Gold Coast mayor questions axing of more than 500 affordable homes

Gold Coast mayor calls out Qld government for axing more than 500 affordable homes Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 3:31pm In short: Gold Coast mayor Tom Tate has called for the state to guarantee more affordable homes after 550 were scrapped from a new development. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie wrote to developers in May requesting the removal of an affordable housing component for two south-east Queensland developments. Mr Bleijie has defended the decision, saying it will lead to an increase in housing...

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'Rain bomb', mini tornadoes: Debunking Australia's greatest weather myths

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One Nation resurgence feels like 'recurring nightmare' for former Qld premier

One Nation cost former Queensland premier Rob Borbidge office. This is his warning for the current government Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 5:33am Former Nationals premier of Queensland Rob Borbidge says alarm bells are ringing within conservative ranks over surging support for One Nation, driven by what he says are "angry" and "fed up" voters. But with the next federal and Queensland elections not due until 2028, Mr Borbidge says there is still time to prevent what some opinion polls suggest could be...

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