Brisbane: Changing Faster than Ever?

This week, we look at a Brisbane that seems to be accelerating in every direction at once. From uncertainty around Brisbane Metro expansion plans and ongoing rail disruptions, to rising housing costs, density battles and growing pressure on infrastructure, almost every major story this week comes back to the same question: Can Brisbane actually keep up with its own growth? We also look at: • Magic Round being locked into Brisbane through to 2032 • New debates over housing density in Wynnum and Auchenflower • Why the typical Greater Brisbane house-and-land package has now passed $1 million • Federal budget battles over infrastructure funding and the GST carve-up • A proposed five-star hotel precinct for North Lakes • A vision to transform Central Station before the Olympics • And yes… even a suburban war over pickleball courts. Brisbane is changing rapidly. The big question now is what kind of city it becomes by the time the Olympics arrive. 🤝 SPONSORS Get 10% off painting with YB Painting Services: https://www.ybpainting.com.au/thebris... Support your mental health with Excel Psychology: https://www.excelpsychology.com.au ☕ SUPPORT THE CHANNEL If you'd like to support THE Brisbane Channel or say thanks for the work: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebrisb... Become a channel member and get access to extra content:    / @thebrisbanechannel   📍 CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - Metro extension delayed, maybe worse 01:50 - New City Glider route also delayed 02:24 - Shading for Victoria Bridge 03:01 - Ongoing rail dispute 03:39 - Magic Round secured 'till 2032 04:21 - Help keep the channel alive! 04:43 - House and land average over $1m 05:46 - Your 10% discount - quality painting work 06:21 - Wynnum renewal passes 06:48 - More tension over new developments 07:22 - Airbnb permit plan dropped 08:10 - Pickleball wars 09:02 - Budget conflicts everywhere! 12:20 - Support from Excel 13:02 - $180m hotel plans 13:44 - Central Station conceptual design 14:51 - Comedy Wildlife Awards 15:29 - I'm taking a break 🔔 MORE FROM THE BRISBANE CHANNEL Podcasts:    • THE Brisbane Channel: In-Depth   📸 INSTAGRAM   / thebrisbanechannel   📧 BUSINESS ENQUIRIES [email protected] #Brisbane #Queensland