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‘I think the LNP are nervous’: Greens claim they could snatch 10 seats in Brisbane
The LNP would not be drawn on the chances of Greens Brisbane mayoral candidate Jonathan Sriranganathan but was quick to warn of a “coalition of chaos”.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Jonathan Sriranganathan is back as the Greens’ candidate for Brisbane mayor
Just a few months after giving up his council seat, Sriranganathan is re-entering the political fray as a “long shot” mayoral candidate.
- by Felicity Caldwell
How the car prevented the birth of a high street culture in Brisbane
Brisbane lacks the high street culture of Sydney and Melbourne, and the finger of blame has been pointed at the family car. Can – or should – that change?
- by Cameron Atfield
Herstory in the making: Where to watch the Matildas match in Brisbane
With so many south-east sites screening the Matildas’ history-making match against England on Wednesday night, there’s no reason to miss any of the action.
- by Cameron Atfield
Queensland’s World Cup-inspired win: a $35 million northside home
The next generation of Sam Kerrs, Mary Fowlers and Claire Polkinghorne could hone their skills on a former landfill on Brisbane’s northside.
- by Cameron Atfield
Charity dreams up tower in a creative fundraising effort
A Brisbane charity has submitted plans for a unit tower it has no intention of building, in a novel fundraising attempt.
- by Cameron Atfield
How the changing workforce is forcing a rethink of Brisbane suburbs
Will Brisbane’s urban planning keep up with a seismic shift in employment practices, turbocharged by the pandemic?
- by Cameron Atfield
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ALP
Labor confirms candidate for 2024 Brisbane lord mayoral race
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner will face a Brisbane lawyer at the next election, with the Greens yet to confirm their candidate.
- by Tim Arvier
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The Brisbane stories you need to know
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In the city of backyards, the Australian dream is changing
Compared with Melbourne and Sydney, the Brisbane backyard has been resilient. But what is in store for this cherished Australian icon. And do we really care?
- by Zach Hope
Brisbane’s mega-council: A singular success or a monster misstep?
When Brisbane’s councils merged into a single entity in 1924, it was applauded as sensible. But what have we gained and lost in the “great experiment”?
- by Zach Hope