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City Plan Update – Have Your Say NOW
Zoning Changes planned in Low to Medium Density Residential Areas The Lord Mayor has announced proposed changes to the Low to Medium Density Residential Zone that will impact design, heights and carparking arrangements for numerous suburbs around Brisbane. About 14%...
Brisbane Boys College Oxley Update
UPDATE - 28 January, 2026 I met with Mr Andre Casson, principal of BBC, and school representatives today to discuss the current works at 433 Cliveden Ave, pictured below. Confirming that the extent of the works is a new boat storage shed which will store BBC's boats...
Fairfield Round-a-bout Upgrade Plus Hyde Rd
Did you know that the Fairfield Rd round-a-bout is listed on Council’s capital works list for conversion to traffic lights, but currently remains low on the priority list? Fairfield Rd is an arterial Rd and carries around 26,000 vehicles per day including trucks....
ePetition: Make The Metro Stop At Dutton Park Bus Station
Annerley, Dutton Park and Fairfield residents shouldn’t have to watch as the Metro passes them by! Sign the petition calling on Council to get the Metro to stop at Dutton Park Place bus stop. Council's Metro 2 route that replaced the 66 bus currently fails to stop at...
2025-2026 Council Budget Update
If the 2025-26 Council Budget could be summed up in one word it would be "lacklustre." Apart from a few basic road resurfacing, drainage and park projects, there does not seem to be much in the way of essential projects needed to make our local community safer. There...
Bus Network Changes From June 30
Major bus network changes commence on Monday, 30 June 2025 as part of the Brisbane Metro project. There are significant and unexpected route, stop location and timetable changes right across the City. The stop where you board in the CBD or at South Brisbane may have...
High Rise DA Lodged at Yeerongpilly Green
A development application has been lodged for a 25-storey+rooftop, high-rise tower, the first of five planned in a small, central section of Yeerongpilly Green. This is an extraordinary developer-led proposal that does not comply with the City Plan nor the QLD State...
Cyclone Alfred Update
Monday 12 March Reas the latest on cyclone and flood recovery in my enewsletter here. Monday 10 March It's great news that the extreme weather is abating, but please be vigilant as there is localised flooding, power outages and significant tree and park damage. All...
Walter Taylor Bridge Closure September 2024
Walter Taylor Bridge Closure Update - 25 September 2024 The Walter Taylor Bridge will reopen to vehicles and pedestrians this evening from 7pm. I know many people have enjoyed the quiet, but those who rely on the Bridge will be happy to see it reopen in time for work...