Traffic
Labor rules out Chermside connection for Gympie Road bypass tunnel
Despite calls for the proposed tunnel to service the busy and growing suburban hub, Transport Minister Bart Mellish has explained why it “does not stack up”.
- by Tony Moore
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Document reveals Brisbane toll tunnel could cost $10 billion to build
The Miles government has largely progressed its tunnel proposal in secret. One of the first documents made public reveals 40 per cent of people would not use it.
- by Sean Parnell
Qld eyes existing tolls to help fund new Gympie Road bypass tunnel
Treasurer Cameron Dick has fleshed out hints dropped in Tuesday’s budget about potential “new ways of operating toll roads” to better benefit the state.
- by Matt Dennien
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Development
Budget green light for Gympie Road bypass tunnel to move to next stage
The proposed tunnel in Brisbane’s north will be allocated $318 million in the budget. The funds will allow for more detailed planning but no construction.
- by Tony Moore
Horror ‘high-impact’ crash lands five people in Brisbane hospitals
Both cars flipped in the collision, which left all five people with life-threatening injuries and police investigating whether speed played a role.
- by Matt Dennien
This parking rule is catching drivers out. Now there’s a push to alter it
Thousands of Brisbane residents have been fined for parking illegally in suburban streets. Should the rule be changed?
- by Felicity Caldwell
Bus driver charged over crash that killed Tia Cameron in Brisbane CBD
The man who was driving the bus that crashed in March has been ordered to appear in court over the death of the 18-year-old pedestrian.
- by Sean Parnell
Kangaroo Point bridge a step closer to opening as final piece of deck slots into place
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has celebrated this week’s installation of the final span of the long-anticipated bridge ahead of its opening this year.
- by Cameron Atfield
Tolls set to rise, Brisbane CBD parking now most expensive in Australia
As the Queensland government slashes the cost of public transport, it is becoming more expensive to use a car in Brisbane.
- by Sean Parnell
Visitor caps, lower speed limits on agenda for popular national parks
Consultants have told the Queensland government the overuse of beaches and trails, particularly by four-wheel-drives, is a problem that needs to be addressed.
- by Sean Parnell
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Tragedy
NT woman and former cop identified in fatal tunnel crash, investigations could take months
A former officer was driving the Audi that crashed into another car, killing an occupant and closing the Legacy Way tunnel for hours.
- by Courtney Kruk