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Gambling
Hidden report warned Brisbane casino was causing $700m in social damage
The report commissioned by the state government, but never released, also predicted Queen’s Wharf would create an extra 300 problem gamblers in Brisbane.
- by Sean Parnell
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Brisbane Life Study
Have your say on the Brisbane Life Study and what’s important to you
This week, we have published 11,258 words about quality of life issues (not including the 700-plus words I am writing here). It’s time for you to have your say.
- by Sean Parnell
Better educated, more discerning workers set to seize future jobs
Education levels are still higher in other cities, but Brisbane is expected to enjoy a white-collar jobs boom – even if health and aged care still dominates.
- by Sean Parnell
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Brisbane Life Study
What does it feel like to live in Brisbane?
We’ve taken a snapshot of Brisbane’s performance – from jobs and loneliness to walkability and tree cover – to assess quality of life and liveability.
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Brisbane Life Study
The Brisbane Life Study, and why it matters to our city in 2024
Welcome to our new series, the Brisbane Life Study, where we investigate the city’s main challenges – and solutions to them – as the population grows.
- by Sean Parnell
Its brutalist design may burn the eyes, but this Brisbane landmark will soon be fire HQ
The former TAB tower at Albion will be taken over by the fire department as part of a consolidation of government offices.
- by Sean Parnell
Cloud over CBD as landmark tower scrapped, Games plan unclear
The Roma Street precinct, between Suncorp Stadium and City Hall, is now a blank slate. Will it become an Olympic hub or make for Brisbane’s next urban renewal?
- by Sean Parnell
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Medicare
Health giant refuses to open patient files for Medicare probe
A company with dozens of diagnostic imaging centres in Queensland has been taken to court by the Medicare watchdog over alleged “inappropriate practice”.
- by Sean Parnell
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City council
Schrinner promises $15m to speed up traffic lights in re-election bid
With Labor and the Greens making early promises on public transport, the LNP has vowed to target slow intersections to keep motorists – and buses – moving.
- by Sean Parnell
Your number’s up: Gambling 28 hours a week is enough, Star tells casino regulars
Members of Star’s loyalty program face new rules that will also compel them to take a 15-minute break every three hours or risk being cut off.
- by Sean Parnell
New parks, sports centres, paths on agenda for SEQ under $285m package
South-east Queensland councils have submitted 24 proposals for funding from a new Liveability Fund.
- by Sean Parnell