Why is it so hard to build affordable housing in Brisbane?

Why builders can’t stack up affordable housing despite being needed more than ever

The average entry-level price was more than $2 million for off-the-plan developments in Brisbane on sale during May.

  • William Davis

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Artist impression of the new 15-storey tower at 290 Water Street in Fortitude Valley.

New luxury apartment tower planned near future Olympic stadium

Plans for the luxury tower were lodged with Brisbane City Council on Wednesday.

  • William Davis
An artist’s impression of a potential development at Turbot Street in the Brisbane CBD.

Four Brisbane neighbourhoods tagged for 5000 homes in three years

Developments in South Brisbane,the CBD,Banyo and Meadowbrook are the latest to be deemed a priority by the state government.

  • Julius Dennis
A koala spotted on Ormiston College campus.

Private school given go-ahead to cut down koala habitat for new ovals

The deputy premier has greenlit the plan by Ormiston College after it bypassed the council and sought special permission from the state.

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Council has released community consultation as part of their project to construct separated bike lanes on Sylvan Road in Toowong.

Plans to fix dangerous ‘weak link’ on cycling route revealed

It’s the road that Brisbane cyclists say they are least comfortable riding along. Now it’s set to be overhauled,with the council asking for feedback on two bikeway options.

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The state and commonwealth have invested $2.4 billion into housing on Brisbane’s fringes and in far north Queensland.

Multibillion-dollar deal to lay base for new homes on Brisbane’s fringes

The investment in roads and utilities will supercharge new suburbs on the fringes of Greater Brisbane and in Queensland’s far north.

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David Crisafulli with Peter V’landys at Suncorp Stadium on Friday ahead of the NRL Magic Round.

Upgrades to Caxton Street,Suncorp Stadium flagged as future of NRL Magic Round revealed

“It’s something we’re working well with the council on,” Queensland premier David Crisafulli said on Friday.

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An artist impression of the new building planned by the City of Brisbane Investment Corporation in Wynnum.

Wynnum height increase clears final hurdle as new development revealed

Buildings up to 15 storeys will be permitted along some streets near the bayside suburb’s station and CBD,despite a backlash by residents.

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Hoban says he raised the issues with Healthy Land&Water and the environment minister.

Key Qld stormwater guidelines ‘censoring the science’,lead author says

Alan Hoban was named as the lead author of new guidelines for Queensland developers. He says they’re wrong,and shouldn’t have been released.

  • Julius Dennis
An artist impression of planned tower at 39 Lambert Street in Kangaroo Point,Brisbane.

New ‘mid-market’ inner-city apartment tower plans revealed

The empty block was previously a small white-brick apartment complex in one of Brisbane’s highest-density suburbs.

  • William Davis