PODCASTS
Brisbane is growing rapidly—but are we keeping up?
In this first episode of The Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with Dr Tony Matthews to take a deeper look at what’s really driving growth across Greater Brisbane, and why so many systems are starting to feel under pressure.
From housing affordability to infrastructure, migration, and the limits of how cities are designed, this conversation goes beyond the headlines to explore what’s actually happening—and what it means for people living in the region.
A very wide-ranging discussion covering everything from e-bikes and busways to Olympic infrastructure and the long-term future of Brisbane.
Today’s guest is Dr Matthew Burke — CEO of Bicycle Queensland and someone with a long academic background in transport and city planning. So while this conversation does cover cycling in Brisbane and the debate around Queensland’s proposed e-mobility laws, it also goes much broader than that.
We talk about Why so much of Greater Brisbane was designed around cars; the fuel crisis and Australia’s vulnerability to rising fuel costs; why outer suburbs can be difficult to live in without a car; the future of public transport in South East Queensland: whether Brisbane is actually improving when it comes to transport planning; and what kind of transport legacy the 2032 Olympics could leave behind.
In this episode of THE Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with RACQ Transport and Infrastructure Advisor Tim Mitchell to discuss one of Greater Brisbane's biggest challenges: how do we keep a rapidly growing region moving?
Can public transport ever work well in a city as spread out as ours? Are Brisbane Metro and Cross River Rail enough? Is the 2032 Olympics an opportunity or a looming challenge? And what can Brisbane learn from other cities around the world?
Whether you're a daily train commuter, someone who rarely uses public transport, or you're simply tired of sitting in traffic, this conversation offers an interesting look at where Greater Brisbane is heading.