Can Brisbane keep up with its own ambitions?

The Queensland Government has selected five development groups to deliver almost 2,200 homes at Northshore Hamilton—but there’s no requirement for affordable housing or completion before 2032.

In this Greater Brisbane update, we also examine concerns about Brisbane library staffing, international opposition to holding Olympic rowing on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River, and plans allowing hotels of up to 12 storeys on suburban pub sites.

Other stories include the Supreme Court decision quashing Brisbane City Council’s findings against Councillor Trina Massey, the $30 million Queen’s Wharf rates dispute, criticism of the Victoria Park legacy consultation, police raids connected with alleged construction-industry corruption, Cross River Rail’s 80-tonne “Esky Lid”, parking enforcement, industrial action and major proposals across Logan, Ipswich and the Redlands.

We also return to questions raised in the previous update—including the answers received and those that remained unanswered.