Demand on developers to open up river

BRISBANE will get a mini-Riverwalk along the banks of the city’s most famous creek under a new plan requiring developers to set aside waterfront land for public use.

Bold revamp coming for Brisbane shopping centre

A NORTH Brisbane shopping centre is about to get a multimillion-dollar facelift as well as a number of exciting new tenants, including food and beverage outlets.

Bishops vow: No more abuse (but there’s a sticking point)

AUSTRALIA’S Catholic leaders have accepted 98 per cent of the recommendations from the royal commission, but say breaking the seal of the confession booth is “ill-conceived and impractical”.

Palmer stands by ‘b*tch’ jibe at mayor

CLIVE Palmer has defended calling the mayor of one of Queensland’s biggest cities a “b*tch” he stands by his comments because they were a response to her criticisms of him.

What’s on in Brisbane this weekend

IF you’re after something fun to do this weekend, look no further. Check out our list of events to find out what’s on near you.

Hotel gets all-clear to delay ID scanning

AN iconic Brisbane hotel will still be able to push back mandatory ID scanning to 11.30pm, following a Court of Appeal decision, but it will be for one night only.

Tourism only thing keeping town open

TOURISTS are the only thing keeping this Queensland town alive, local cafe operators say, with State Government red tape preventing a new venture from spring up to help ease the burden.

Suncorp joins Westpac in rate hike

IN an ominous sign for borrowers, Suncorp has jacked up its interest rates just two days after Westpac did the same thing — and by an even greater amount.

Big-money market braced for bumper sales

THE prestige house market in Brisbane is bracing for buyers to drop dome big money on prestige property over the next few months as one of its biggest Spring seasons in a decade looms. SEE W...

Swallow in coaching talks with Suns

FORMER North Melbourne captain Andrew Swallow is contemplating retirement after the NEAFL finals series as he eyes a position on Gold Coast.