Planning
Reform planning laws to stamp out monopolies, assistant minister for competition says
The Albanese government has secured a commitment from state and territory treasurers to revitalise national competition policies.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Latest
How the government’s housing changes go further than you might think
The presence of restaurants, shops and a supermarket will “trigger” new planning controls across Sydney’s suburbs, but there is ongoing debate about what makes a “town centre”.
- by Michael Koziol
Dunny lanes of Sydney: Hidden opportunity could address housing crisis
Sydney’s back lanes may look messy, but a Sydney architect has shown how a laneway block can double density and provide a Zen-like home that also screens out the neighbours.
- by Julie Power
Monster Freo fig faces the chop after removal from tree protection register
The tree sits on an area of land with an old development which is now up for sale. Without protection, there are fears developers could cut it down.
- by Holly Thompson
How Brisbane can grow while bringing people together
Brisbane may have shrugged off its “big country town” label, but planning decisions will determine whether it retains its sense of community.
- by Courtney Kruk
If you build it, will they come? Calls for a rethink on social infrastructure planning
For most, the quality – or otherwise – of their life can come down to one word – access. So how does Brisbane fare?
- by Cameron Atfield
‘Irreconcilable differences’: Minns concedes Rosehill city may not proceed
Premier Chris Minns insists he was clear that plans for a Rosehill mini-city were not a done deal.
- by Alexandra Smith and Chris Roots
Brisbane’s battle to maintain open space no walk in the park
Brisbane’s reputation as one of Australia’s greenest cities is well deserved, but experts question whether the mix is right when it comes to public open space.
- by Cameron Atfield
Aerial images show the Brisbane suburbs where the landscape is changing
Brisbane has more suburbs with good tree cover than any other state capital. The challenge is keeping it.
- by Tony Moore
‘I can’t give you a date’: Land audit yet to unearth any sites for housing
Premier Chris Minns announced the audit in May, saying it would be completed within months as part of the government’s priority of improving housing supply.
- by Michael Koziol
Perspective
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