Newport canals at risk

AN “out of sight, out of mind” mentality towards rubbish is affecting the Newport canals and possibly endangering its marine life, it is claimed.

Heritage shock

WESTSIDE: A move to heritage list a record number of Brisbane properties has alarmed some westsiders and cheered others.

Bligh names population study team

REDCLIFFE: Premier Anna Bligh today announced a high-level advisory team to help Queensland tackle the challenges of population growth. The announcement comes ahead of the Council of Australian Government meeting…

Brisbane City Council buys land to stop bush bashing

BRISBANE City Council has bought bushland surrounding Heathwood homes, prohibiting trail bike and four wheel drive use across the suburb’s forests and scrub.

Springfield buyers told to research zoning

GREATER Springfield home buyers have been urged to do their homework before purchasing, following community anger over a proposed housing development.

Environmentalist’s hopes for green future

SOUTHWEST: Seventeen Mile Rocks resident Ngaire McGaw believes we are fast running out of time to develop a more sustainable society.

Dredging underway at Forest Lake

FOREST LAKE: Brisbane City Council is dredging Forest Lake for the first time since its completion in the early ’90s.

Sherwood bus depot to go ahead despite concerns

SOUTHWEST: Brisbane City Council’s Civic Cabinet approved plans to build the controversial $45 million Sherwood bus depot on Monday despite divided community opinion on the project.

Be ready for storms

SOUTHWEST: As the region recovers after a night of wild weather, Brisbane City Council is urging residents to discard dangerous debris in preparation for more storms at a free drop-off…

Divine plan for super church in Jindalee

JINDALEE: One of Brisbane’s largest Catholic churches will be built in the southwest following Brisbane City Council approval for the multimillion dollar development.

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