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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brisbane property buyers find more deals as market softens
A sluggish property downturn is creating fresh opportunities for Brisbane home seekers willing to shop around.