How Brisbane’s kerbside collection sent me back nearly four decades
Few council services generate as much excitement as the kerbside pick-up, and none more so than this year’s, which turned up ...
Brisbane City Council blocks Catholic church from demolishing hall
Brisbane City Council says just because a church hall has not been maintained by its owners, they cannot "barrel in with ...
Asbestos, termites and red tape: Church battles to demolish heritage-listed hall
A Brisbane church has asked the city council for clearance to demolish the historic hall, which it can’t afford to repair.
Highgate Hill residents attempt to block 47-unit apartment development
Urban planners say inner city Brisbane desperately needs more apartments, but local home owners are fighting against a proposal to protect their neighbourhood's "charm".
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Your Voice: Hong Kong’s old buildings pose safety risks; Brics challenges Western dominance in global governance (long letters)
Such conditions are common in old districts ... the crowded areas of Kowloon City, which did not have any significant parks at the time. In 2021, more than 9,100 buildings in Hong Kong were ...
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Century-old Bartley’s Hill Brisbane reservoir’s $14 million makeover
Brisbane’s skyline in 2024. “Old photos of the second reservoir being ... Mr Dean said Brisbane is a dynamic and growing city. “It’s important we continue to provide safe and reliable ...
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Brisbane City Council blocks Catholic church from demolishing hall
Brisbane City Council will not allow the Our Lady of Fatima Church to demolish its own derelict building. The council has deemed the termite-infested building to be of heritage significance to the ...