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Brisbane CBD foot traffic still 20% below pre-COVID levels

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Are you part of Brisbane’s missing 20 per cent? How much foot traffic has dropped
Pedestrian traffic in Brisbane's CBD has not returned to pre-COVID levels, with the city missing about 20 per cent of foot traffic. Big changes are coming to the city, but questions remain about whether they will be enough to revitalise what has been lost.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Chloe’s landlord sold her home to a billionaire. Then she was told to leave
Chloe was forced to leave her rental home after it was sold to a billionaire, despite having enjoyed her community and friendly neighbours.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Billionaire hotelier Hemmes pockets another pub, shelling out $50m for Sackville hotel
Billionaire hotelier Hemmes has purchased the Sackville hotel for $50 million, adding to another pub he bought just two months ago for $19 million.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Empty five-star room: Hanson paid for $900-a-night hotel with party funds
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists she did not use her $5 million Fire the Liar war chest to pay for a $900-a-night luxury London hotel room, despite concerns from party insiders.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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