Sunshine Coast morning briefing

Brisbane urban planner backs car-free streets for 2032

Morning, Sunshine Coast. A crisp 13 degrees to start Wednesday, so here's some news over your coffee.

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How closing streets to cars might be good for Brisbane businesses
Renowned urban planner Gil Penalosa says Brisbane should follow Barcelona and Paris by turning roadways into vibrant public spaces for the 2032 Games.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Queen’s Wharf owner takes Brisbane council to court over unpaid rates bill
Destination Brisbane Consortium, which has not paid rates since Queen's Wharf opened, is now seeking to reduce its multimillion-dollar bill in court.
brisbanetimes.com.au
‘Catastrophic’ fears: health staff made lists of concerning cases days after Australia’s aged care funding tool launch
Documents reveal state health officials kept lists of concerning cases days after Australia's aged-care funding tool launched, fearing catastrophic outcomes if client needs are underestimated by a tool that can't be overridden.
theguardian.com
ASX eyes gains, Wall Street drifts lower; Oil hovers near $US100
Wall Street declined in its return to trading from a three-day weekend, while the ASX eyes gains and oil hovers near $US100 a barrel.
brisbanetimes.com.au

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