Queensland Rail now has a timeframe for restoring South East Queensland’s full train timetable — but several other transport projects are facing much less certain futures.

This week, we look at why the proposed Airtrain buyback never reached a vote, whether rebuilding Holmview Station makes sense with just 88 average daily boardings, how far the Coomera Connector could realistically reach before 2032, and why some Brisbane bus passengers are still waiting without shelters or seats.

Then we dig into the growing practical challenges around Brisbane 2032: Queensland’s reported 11,000-room hotel shortfall isn’t quite what some headlines suggest, accessible accommodation remains a major issue, the Gabba is growing a new wicket for Brisbane Stadium, and Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River has passed a major technical test for Olympic rowing — although some significant questions are still unresolved.

Also this week: Thriving Kids and what it could mean for families of children with autism or developmental delay, an alleged cash-for-demerit-points scheme involving more than 1,200 infringements, new guidance around AI-edited real-estate photos, Redland City Council’s vehicle-fleet audits, answers about Wyllie Park and Cleveland–Redland Bay Road, changes to Queensland road laws, and whether Brisbane’s nightlife really is improving.