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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s plan to lead a generational government.

The advice Crisafulli ignored on his way to forming government

One year into David Crisafuli’s reign, the premier sits down with Brisbane Times to discuss his plan for winning successive elections, as well as the federal coalition squabbles and criticism levelled at his government.

  • James Hall

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A man has died after falling into the Brisbane River while kayaking.

Kayaker dies after falling into Brisbane River near West End

Five ambulance crews were called to the river at Hill End Terrace in West End to reports of a man in a life-threatening condition. 

  • Julius Dennis
The Kookaburra Queen sold to an unnamed buyer on the Gold Coast for $550,000.

Kookaburra Queen sold to mystery buyer for $550,000

Offers started at just $9, but after 378 bids from as far away as Port Melbourne and Dubbo the iconic Brisbane boat attracted a hefty sum.

  • William Davis
ICD Property’s plans for a $2 billion riverside precinct at West End.

$2 billion plan to turn contaminated West End land into 1100 riverside homes

Another slice of inner-city riverside land looks set for a major transformation, with plans submitted to Brisbane City Council for a $2 billion-plus mixed-use precinct on contaminated land at West End.

  • Cameron Atfield
Kookaburra Queen paddleboat listed for sale in Brisbane.

Iconic Brisbane party boat listed for sale after years of lying low

For decades, it was the queen of the river. Now, the crown is up for grabs with the auction of an iconic Brisbane paddleboat.

  • William Davis
Superyacht ‘Australia’, which flies the Maltese flag and is owned by mining magnate Clive Palmer, has docked in a prime location ahead of this weekend’s Riverfire display.

How Clive Palmer’s superyacht secured prime Riverfire real estate

All recreational viewing boats are supposed to be under 18 metres long. The billionaires is more than three times that size.

  • William Davis
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RAAF flyover of Brisbane on Thursday, September 4, 2025 ahead of Riverfire.

How to do Riverfire – and 21 other free events – at this year’s Brisbane Festival

From fireworks and live music to drone shows and street parties, here are all the events you can experience during the festival without spending a cent.

  • Nick Dent
A a “once in a generation” under river infrastructure project is forcing officials to dump millions of litres of raw sewage and stormwater directly into the Brisbane River.

The big stink: This is how much raw sewage is being dumped into the Brisbane River

Complications with a “once in a generation” under-river infrastructure project are forcing officials to dump millions of litres of raw sewage and stormwater directly into the Brisbane River.

  • Josh Bavas
Night climbs are also popular.

The 50 best things to do in Brisbane

Make the most of your Brisbane times with our list of 50 essential River City experiences.

  • Nick Dent, Matt Shea, Courtney Kruk and Jocelyn Garcia
Brisbane City Council has approved Shayher Group’s plan to convert the former fabrication workshop at Bulimba Barracks into a “new lifestyle precinct” including a supermarket, retail ad hospitality venues.

Brisbane River ‘lifestyle precinct’ finally given the green light

After a decade of planning, the transformation of an old Defence Force site can finally begin after Brisbane City Council gave its tick of approval.

  • Cameron Atfield