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Queensland Urged to Plan Cooler Homes as Heat Risks Grow
Planners and conservationists want stronger heat protections for Queensland homes, as a draft state policy puts urban heat islands on the planning agenda.
Queensland Spring Weather Splits Between Dry and Wet
A dry September left Brisbane with just 1.4mm of rain, while persistent showers in Far North Queensland slowed banana production and delayed crop flowering.
Seabirds Return as Lady Elliot Island Recovers
About 100,000 black noddies now nest on Lady Elliot Island each year, as decades of replanting revive habitat stripped by guano mining.
Queensland WorkCover Mental Injury Claims Double
WorkCover accepted 4,110 primary mental injury claims in 2025–2026, as unions and lawyers call for prevention and early support during a review of Queensland's scheme.
Queensland Welcomes Disaster Funding Backdown
Canberra has dropped its proposed 50-50 disaster recovery funding split, retaining current arrangements after Queensland councils pushed for a reversal.
Meet Capital Wealth Finance, the Annerley Brokerage Now Looking After Its Clients' Children
Established in 2000, the Annerley firm led by Jenny Oh arranges home, investment, business and SMSF lending for Brisbane professionals and business owners, and now counts its first clients' children among its customers.
Powderfinger Return With Australian Tour From September 2027
Brisbane's Powderfinger have confirmed Australian shows from September 2027, with full tour details due on Monday and a reunion following their 2010 split.
Queensland Theatre Brings Little Women to Its 2027 Season
A Queensland-made Little Women joins an eight-play 2027 season, with Courtney Cavallaro as Jo and performances at QPAC from 9–28 November.
Queensland Seafood Shops Brace for Gillnet Ban
North Queensland seafood shops fear closure as temporary gillnet licences approach their June 2027 expiry, while fishers push for more time to trial alternatives.
Logan Cuts Granny Flat Charges to Boost Housing
Logan has voted to halve infrastructure charges on one-bedroom granny flats, saving $13,500 per build. The change is expected to start in November.
Big Red Bash Announces Its Final Festival in 2027
Birdsville's Big Red Bash will farewell fans on 6–8 July 2027, with Missy Higgins and Hoodoo Gurus among the line-up. Tickets go on sale on 12 November.
Queensland Faces Severe Cyclone Risk This Summer
Warmer Coral Sea waters are increasing Queensland's severe cyclone risk, with hotter conditions raising heatwave concerns as residents are urged to prepare now.
Meet Boss Money, the Brisbane Mortgage Broker Who Swapped One Bank for More Than 40
Founded by former accountant Tom Uhlich, the Newstead brokerage compares loans from a panel of more than 40 lenders for first home buyers, refinancers, investors and the self-employed, at no cost to borrowers.
Wintergarden Plan Adds 290 Homes and a New Hotel
IFM proposes 290 apartments, a 240-room hotel and Regent Lane linking Queen Street Mall with Elizabeth Street as part of its Wintergarden redevelopment.
Dalby's $32 Billion Data Centre Plan Prompts Meeting Call
Dalby's proposed $32 billion data centre has prompted calls for a public meeting as Queensland prepares a new planning pathway for the industry.
Logan’s proposed Olympic ballpark heads to council with $156 million estimate
A council committee will consider the Meadowbrook proposal this week. Private funding is still being tested, and an Olympic role is not confirmed.
Queensland Rejects Bid to Replace Every Stop Sign With Give-Way Signs
A petition backed by 391 residents sought to swap stop signs for give-way signs. The government says the safety benefits outweigh extra fuel or energy use.
Brisbane 2032's Official Emblems Were Leaked by the Games' Own YouTube Channel
A week-long regional tour was building to Monday's big reveal of the cockatoo-inspired Olympic and Paralympic emblems — then a video preview on the Games' own YouTube channel gave the whole thing away on Friday night.