Brisbane morning briefing

Council's sewage crisis, new tower plans, office comeback

Morning, Brisbane. Thursday, 10 degrees and overcast - a good day to catch up on what matters in the city.

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In the red: Leaked report reveals council’s multimillion-dollar sewage problem
A leaked report reveals Brisbane council faces a multimillion-dollar sewage problem, with the council taking up to 80 per cent of the provider's profits while householders paid top dollar for water services.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Dining lane to link huge new tower to James Street precinct
Developer Graya has lodged plans for a 35-storey apartment tower on a 3016-square-metre block in inner-Brisbane, featuring a dining lane to link the tower to the James Street precinct.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Empty offices fill up as remote-work momentum shows signs of slowing
Office space is filling up again as remote-work momentum shows signs of slowing, with growing demand for space in the CBDs of Australia's big cities.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Psychiatrists cast doubt on court secrecy orders that protect accused
Psychiatrists are casting doubt on court secrecy orders that protect accused offenders, arguing the court experience is as likely to cause mental health issues as having their names made public.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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