Latest news from Brisbane.
News
A rare reef system faces disease, El Niño stress and now a dredging operation the federal government has signed off on, and the response from scientists and conservation bodies has been pointed.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Sport
Local sport facilities must balance aging venue demands with the pressures of community participation as the city looks toward future growth.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): blog.sporteng.com.au
Politics
Brisbane families in the Inner City and Ipswich regions will gain access to the Managed Growth Funding System from 2026, while teachers across Brisbane schools face reduced administrative loads under the Education (General Provisions) Amendment Bill 2025.
25 July 2026written 18 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): qao.qld.gov.au, facebook.com, education.gov.au +4 more
News
A decade of migration surges, underfunded infrastructure and political short-termism has left South East Queensland's education system scrambling to keep up with its own growth.
25 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Wellness
City residents increasingly turn to holistic care options as local clinics and programs expand their offerings.
25 July 2026written 12 July 20262 min read
Finance
As global factors like the 2032 Olympics reshape demand, Brisbane businesses grapple with talent shortages and shifting sector growth.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): youngbrookrecruitment.com.au, aequalisconsulting.com.au, linkedin.com +5 more
Finance
Understanding commercial development in Brisbane through key economic measures and investment patterns.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): brisbane.qld.gov.au, jll.com
Community
The former Expo 88 site is now Brisbane's most beloved public space.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): queensland.com
News
An overview of recent activity and ongoing progress shaping Brisbane's communities amid broader state and population trends.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20262 min read
Sport
From the city’s largest indoor competition to year-round futsal and multi-venue leagues, community sport is drawing record numbers of casual players across Brisbane.
25 July 2026written 16 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): brazafc.com, meetup.com, brisbane.urbanrec.com.au +2 more
Community
From winter whale migrations to the peak of the Jacaranda bloom, here is how to navigate the city’s shifting climate through the year.
25 July 2026written 15 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): nomadasaurus.com, getyourguide.com
Finance
Brisbane developers continue to manage multiple pressures affecting project feasibility and investment flows.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Property
A suburban pocket seven kilometres north of the CBD is drawing investor attention as Brisbane City Council's rezoning plans inch closer to reality.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): empirelegal.com.au
Finance
Brisbane’s commercial development sector is navigating significant challenges this year as economic and market factors strain growth prospects.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): msci.com, m3property.com.au
Finance
With New Balance opening in Westfield Chermside and rental growth across sectors, Brisbane’s retail scene is evolving rapidly in 2026.
25 July 2026written 16 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): studocu.com, linkedin.com, brisbane.qld.gov.au
News
Amid rapid population shifts and infrastructure pressures, Brisbane’s handling of urban development differs notably from peer cities worldwide.
25 July 2026written 13 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): brisbane.qld.gov.au