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Brisbane news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Lifestyle · 30 June 2026

   Renting in Brisbane 2026: Costs, Rights and Tips

   Complete Brisbane rental guide covering 2026 rent prices, tenant protections under Queensland law, affordable suburbs, and essential renting tips for renters.

2. Community · 30 June 2026

   Brisbane's Best Live Music Venues Announce Upcoming Gigs This Month

   Gigs and concerts on around Brisbane in the weeks ahead.

3. Lifestyle · 29 June 2026

   Brisbane's fastest-growing jobs in 2026

   Discover which industries are hiring most in Brisbane, top employers, and salary expectations for job seekers.

4. Finance · 29 June 2026

   Brisbane rents rise as federal housing targets fail

   Australia's construction shortfall deepens the housing crisis, with renters in Brisbane facing mounting pressure as supply fails to meet demand.

5. Finance · 29 June 2026

   Vietnamese airline launches Brisbane hub to rival Qantas

   Low-cost carrier eyes domestic market share, promising cheaper fares on major Australian routes from the Queensland capital.

6. Wellness · 28 June 2026

   Korean Skincare for Sensitive Skin in Brisbane

   Discover centella, propolis and heartleaf-the Korean calming ingredients helping Brisbane's sensitive skin sufferers reduce redness, reactivity and barrier damage with affordable products.

7. Federal · 26 June 2026

   Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy

   Anthony Albanese dismisses concerns about federal tax changes, claiming opposition concerns are temporary and will ultimately dissipate.

8. Federal · 26 June 2026

   Search engines face $50 million fine threat over child safety protection failures

   Australia's eSafety Commissioner gains enforcement power to fine Google and other search platforms for inadequate filtering of harmful content.

9. Finance · 26 June 2026

   NRL's $5 billion media deal cements Nine and Foxtel's grip on Australian sports broadcasting

   The renewed arrangement delivers record revenue to the rugby league but entrenches existing media ownership patterns in Australian sport.

10. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Wastewater heat could power Brisbane's infrastructure as city explores renewable energy alternatives

    A new approach to harnessing waste heat from sewage systems offers Brisbane a potential path to reducing energy costs for public facilities.

11. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Brisbane's fuel stations to face scrutiny after national bowser audit finds short-changing

    A national audit revealing some Australian drivers are being short-changed at the pump raises questions about compliance at Brisbane bowsers.

12. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Federal tax plans face local scrutiny as PM pushes back on criticism

    As the Prime Minister defends his government's tax proposals, Brisbane households and businesses await clarity on what changes will mean for their bottom line.

13. Community · 26 June 2026

    Schools and Education in Brisbane: Universities, Schools and Training

    A general guide to how Brisbane's universities, schools and vocational providers fit together and how families navigate them, noting that specific details change over time.

14. Community · 26 June 2026

    Healthcare in Brisbane: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

    A practical, general guide to Brisbane's public and private hospitals, health networks, primary care and emergency options, and the sector's role as a major local employer.

15. Community · 26 June 2026

    Getting Around Brisbane 2026: Public Transport, CityCat Ferries and Road Network Guide

    A general explainer on how Brisbane and South East Queensland move, from the river-shaped road network and CityCat ferries to TransLink buses, Queensland Rail trains and the airport links.

16. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Brisbane's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

    A plain-language guide to how Brisbane's housing and rental markets work, what shapes prices and rents, and the affordability pressures facing owners and renters across the River City.

17. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Brisbane’s Economy Explained: Services, Resource Headquarters and the Road to 2032

    How Queensland's capital balances a large services workforce, the head offices of mining and energy companies, a major working port and a decade of Olympic infrastructure into one of Australia's faster growing city economies.

18. Federal · 26 June 2026

    Queensland parliament grapples with bad behaviour amid budget pressures

    Speaker Pat Weir has criticised MPs' conduct as parliament enters the final day of an extended sitting week.

19. Finance · 26 June 2026

    ASX steady as Apple pricing hikes weigh on tech sector

    Australian sharemarket edges up despite Wall Street volatility triggered by Apple's price increases on major products.

20. Community · 26 June 2026

    Brisbane motorists warned over petrol pump shortages

    An audit reveals Australian drivers are regularly short-changed at the bowser, with Brisbane motorists among those affected.