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The Age
3 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Brisbane news live: Marina used to market $1.5b Teneriffe Banks project yet to be approved
Latest posts Pinned post from 7.14am Marina used to market $1.5b Teneriffe Banks project yet to be approved The developer of the $1.5 billion Teneriffe Banks project has yet to apply for permission to build a marina, despite including it in marketing material and selling units off the plan. While Brisbane City Council approved the five building, 213-unit development in July last year, it only has jurisdiction over the land, with the state government responsible for the river. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning this week confirmed it had yet to receive an application to build a marina. Kokoda founder Mark Stevens said he was still committed to the idea. 'The Teneriffe Banks renders currently available to the public show an artist's impression of Kokoda Property's vision for a riverfront marina,' Stevens said in a statement. 'Kokoda Property will shortly engage with the relevant state and council authorities to submit a development application for the marina that is separate to the parent land DA that has been previously approved.' 7.11am Weather into the weekend Brrr! Brisbanites wake from a chilly night to a cloudy, cool Friday, with a top of just 21 degrees forecast. Also, the weather bureau says there's a high chance of showers today. Looking to the weekend, showers on Saturday are predicted to be almost certain, at 90 per cent, easing on Sunday. And the daily top temperatures in the low 20s should persist into early next week. Here's the outlook for the weekend and much of next week: 7.05am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Tony Abbott is demanding Opposition Leader Sussan Ley persist with Peter Dutton's clean-up of the Liberal Party's biggest state division, a challenge that threatens to inflame factional tensions. The Liberal and Nationals parties have launched a review of their commitments to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, which shapes as a defining moment for the Coalition and the nation's long-running climate wars. The elite anti-war crimes agency probing the involvement of ex-SAS soldiers in executions in Afghanistan conducted surprise raids as part of its ongoing investigations. In the US, a second court has ruled President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are unlawful, but for now they remain. And Australia is now home to 161 billionaires, up from 150 a year ago, the Financial Review Rich List for 2025, published in full today, reveals. Here are the houses where Australia's billionaires live, and how much they cost. 6.39am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Friday, May 30. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 21 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Another plan for a Victoria Park stadium has come to light, as the Games Independent Infrastructure and Co-ordination Authority continues its work to select a suitable location. Three months on, not even the Brisbane City Council knows when Story Bridge paths will reopen. Ipswich City Council has paved the way to build 10,000 more homes as its population is set to double in the next 20 years. In sport, following a disappointing game 1 for the Maroon men in State of Origin, the women's team have recouped some pride in the third and final match against the Blues. The Brisbane Lions have beaten an undermanned Essendon at the Gabba on Thursday night. Broncos rookie Ben Te Kura – the NRL's tallest man at 205 centimetres – will at last get his chance in the competition in 2025, having been forced to fight his way into the side through the Queensland Cup.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Brisbane news live: Marina used to market $1.5b Teneriffe Banks project yet to be approved
Latest posts Pinned post from 7.14am Marina used to market $1.5b Teneriffe Banks project yet to be approved The developer of the $1.5 billion Teneriffe Banks project has yet to apply for permission to build a marina, despite including it in marketing material and selling units off the plan. While Brisbane City Council approved the five building, 213-unit development in July last year, it only has jurisdiction over the land, with the state government responsible for the river. The Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning this week confirmed it had yet to receive an application to build a marina. Kokoda founder Mark Stevens said he was still committed to the idea. 'The Teneriffe Banks renders currently available to the public show an artist's impression of Kokoda Property's vision for a riverfront marina,' Stevens said in a statement. 'Kokoda Property will shortly engage with the relevant state and council authorities to submit a development application for the marina that is separate to the parent land DA that has been previously approved.' 7.11am Weather into the weekend Brrr! Brisbanites wake from a chilly night to a cloudy, cool Friday, with a top of just 21 degrees forecast. Also, the weather bureau says there's a high chance of showers today. Looking to the weekend, showers on Saturday are predicted to be almost certain, at 90 per cent, easing on Sunday. And the daily top temperatures in the low 20s should persist into early next week. Here's the outlook for the weekend and much of next week: 7.05am While you were sleeping Here's what's making news further afield this morning: Tony Abbott is demanding Opposition Leader Sussan Ley persist with Peter Dutton's clean-up of the Liberal Party's biggest state division, a challenge that threatens to inflame factional tensions. The Liberal and Nationals parties have launched a review of their commitments to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, which shapes as a defining moment for the Coalition and the nation's long-running climate wars. The elite anti-war crimes agency probing the involvement of ex-SAS soldiers in executions in Afghanistan conducted surprise raids as part of its ongoing investigations. In the US, a second court has ruled President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs are unlawful, but for now they remain. And Australia is now home to 161 billionaires, up from 150 a year ago, the Financial Review Rich List for 2025, published in full today, reveals. Here are the houses where Australia's billionaires live, and how much they cost. 6.39am The top stories this morning Good morning, and welcome to Brisbane Times' live news coverage for Friday, May 30. Today we can expect a partly cloudy day and a top temperature of 21 degrees. In this morning's local headlines: Another plan for a Victoria Park stadium has come to light, as the Games Independent Infrastructure and Co-ordination Authority continues its work to select a suitable location. Three months on, not even the Brisbane City Council knows when Story Bridge paths will reopen. Ipswich City Council has paved the way to build 10,000 more homes as its population is set to double in the next 20 years. In sport, following a disappointing game 1 for the Maroon men in State of Origin, the women's team have recouped some pride in the third and final match against the Blues. The Brisbane Lions have beaten an undermanned Essendon at the Gabba on Thursday night. Broncos rookie Ben Te Kura – the NRL's tallest man at 205 centimetres – will at last get his chance in the competition in 2025, having been forced to fight his way into the side through the Queensland Cup.
7NEWS
4 days ago
- General
- 7NEWS
Tensions mount between cyclists and Brisbane City Council ahead of Story Bridge peak hour protest
Mounting tensions between cyclists and council are reaching a crescendo, as the courts rule planned protests across the aging Story Bridge will not go ahead. Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said he was 'relieved' to hear the courts had opposed the protests and is hoping 'protestors take that ruling seriously'. The 85-year-old bridge has come under scrutiny in recent months after key sections of its pedestrian and cycle paths were closed to the public due to safety concerns. An independent report into the condition of the bridge found it to be in an accelerated state of disrepair. Story Bridge footpaths which were closed in March ahead of Cyclone Alfred were never reopened after an assessment revealed they had 'deteriorated at an accelerated pace', with metal corrosion and water leaking through the concrete. Brisbane City Council is fast-tracking protective netting to contain concrete spalling and to 'mitigate potential safety issues', the report said. A Facebook group with over 400 supporters 'demanded' that Brisbane City Council allocate one car lane to pedestrian, cyclist and scooter traffic. A protest by the group across the bridge was set to take place on Friday, where organisers had planned to stop car traffic on the bridge and use all six lanes to 'walk safely across' in protest of the council's decisions. 'For well over two months there has been no timeframe given to the public as to when the footpaths will reopen,' they said. While the group acknowledged that the footpaths over the bridge were unsafe to travel on, they said the lack of communication from council and the lack of a suitable detour had left thousands of bridge users frustrated. 'Unfortunately, the court has determined that the protest is not authorised to go ahead,' they said on Thursday. 'This is a disappointing outcome, but we will not give up the fight for an active transport lane.' While the council regularly maintains the bridge — at a current cost of $3 million per year — a full restoration is needed. Council maintains it cannot cover the significant costs alone, and state and federal government funding was needed. Schrinner said that closing a lane to traffic had been something council had investigated, however, he maintained one lane would be insufficient due to safety reasons, and two lanes would be required to be closed. The Brisbane mayor also took a swing at the Greens, saying the protest had been backed by the party. 'This is a Greens back protest ... they were willing to put 96 per cent of users of the bridge off site to make a political point,' he said. 'We need to stop promoting it.' Trina Massey, Greens Councillor for the Gabba Ward, took to social media on Wednesday, saying it was easier for council to attack her and the Greens than to 'admit the LNP has failed at even the most basic responsibilities'. 'The real issue isn't the protest — poor planning, unsafe infrastructure, and a refusal to adapt have left everyone worse off — whether you're walking, riding, rolling, catching a bus, or driving,' she said. A petition to restore pedestrian access to the bridge was organised by Massey and has amassed over 1200 signatures. 'If a peaceful protest upsets them more than a crumbling bridge, their priorities are broken,' she said. Carrying more than 100,000 vehicles every day, Story Bridge has the third-highest daily vehicle volume of any of the city's river crossings.
News.com.au
4 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
Massive planned protest across Brisbane's Story Bridge during peak hour derailed after court blocks demonstration
A planned protest which would have shut down all six lanes of Brisbane's Story Bridge during peak hour has been blocked by a court, after police claimed there were major safety concerns and the risk of massive public disruption. The demonstration, scheduled for 8am Friday, was organised by active transport advocates pushing for one vehicle lane to be dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians. But police asked Brisbane Magistrates Court to stop the process due to the risk of safety concerns if the protest were to go ahead. The court sided with the police, finding the demonstration could delay emergency services, interfere with public transport, and compromise safety. While protesters won't be allowed to occupy the bridge at the intended time, organisers say they remain committed to pressuring Brisbane City Council to prioritise active transport access amid ongoing footpath closures. The footpaths on the Story Bridge have been shut since March after inspections uncovered structural issues, including concrete degradation and rusted reinforcements. The council has pledged to reopen the paths once urgent safety works are completed, ahead of a broader restoration project expected to take up to 15 years. An independent committee recently warned that, without a full restoration, the 85-year-old bridge could be unable to carry traffic within two decades. The long-term fix is forecast to be beyond council's financial capacity, prompting discussions around federal funding, tolls, or special levies to foot the bill. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said earlier this week that local infrastructure remains the responsibility of local governments, pushing back on suggestions the Commonwealth should shoulder the restoration costs. However, the federal government has contributed $2.25 million toward a joint business case exploring long-term options for the bridge. Despite the legal setback, protest organiser Kathryn Good said her group would continue advocating for safer and more accessible transport options across the bridge.
The Age
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
‘Budget Bjelke-Petersen': Organiser lashes lord mayor as court blocks Story Bridge protest
A protest organiser has labelled Brisbane's lord mayor 'budget Bjelke-Petersen' after a protest that would have shut down all six traffic lanes on the Story Bridge during peak hour was blocked by a court ruling. Protesters had lodged a notice of intention of the protest on May 20, making it an authorised action under the Peaceful Assembly Act, for a one-hour walk across the bridge on Friday from 8am to draw attention to their calls for Brisbane City Council to allocate one car lane to pedestrian, cyclist and scooter traffic while the footpaths were repaired. The Story Bridge footpaths – used by about 4000 walkers, bike and scooter riders daily – were closed on March 5, with reports later revealing parts of the bridge were an 'extreme risk' to the public, while council has called for cash from the state and federal governments to restore it. Mediation efforts last week failed, and police took the matter to Brisbane Magistrates Court, with the support of the council. Prosecutor Acting Senior Sergeant Donna Kay said closing the bridge during peak hour would cause 'mass disruption'. In making his ruling, magistrate Ross Mack pointed to disruptions for thousands of commuters if the protest went ahead. Kathryn Good, who lodged notice of the protest and was self-represented, told the court she understood the protest would cause disruption, but pointed to numerous other times the Story Bridge was shut, including for seven hours this Sunday for the Brisbane Marathon. Mack asked a Brisbane City Council solicitor when the footpaths would be reopened, and he replied: 'I don't have those instructions'. A business case for the full bridge restoration is not due until 2027, but the council plans to work on a temporary footpath replacement first.
