THE Brisbane Channel Audio Updates
Season 1
Weekly Update: June 28, 2026
by THE Brisbane Channel
Queensland has handed down its second budget since the election, with billions of dollars committed to infrastructure, housing, schools and transport. But with a record construction pipeline now planned, the big question is whether the state can actually deliver it all. This week, we take a closer look at what the budget means for Greater Brisbane, including permanent 50-cent public transport fares, water and electricity bills, new infrastructure, housing, and the challenges of finding enough workers to build and staff the projects now on the drawing board. We also explore the proposed transformation of Brisbane's former Visy glass factory site into what some are already calling a "new South Bank", the planned revitalisation of Uptown Brisbane, and why Greater Brisbane's rapid growth is creating opportunities—and challenges—for the future. In this week's My Two Cents, I take you behind the scenes of how I investigated one of the political claims surrounding Queensland's permanent 50-cent fares, following the evidence wherever it led and explaining why fact-checking isn't always as straightforward as it first appears.
Brisbane's budget is out, the Story Bridge could cost $3.6 billion to save, major Olympic projects are moving forward, and new questions are being raised about whether South East Queensland can actually build enough homes to keep up with growth. In this Greater Brisbane Update, we take a look at Brisbane City Council's budget, the future of the Story Bridge, new housing announcements, Suncorp Stadium upgrades, Olympic infrastructure, transport projects, flood preparedness, recycling initiatives and more from across Greater Brisbane. Thanks to this week's sponsors: Royalty Rewards – Helping local businesses increase repeat customers through digital loyalty programs. I explain how valuable it can be here: https://youtu.be/YzTEE1g6NeA YB Painting – Claim your exclusive Brisbane Channel discount: https://www.ybpainting.com.au/thebrisbanechannel/ CHAPTERS 00:00 Greater Brisbane's Growing Pains 01:00 The Budget That Changes Everything 02:39 Brisbane's $3.6 Billion Problem 05:07 Where Else Is The Money Going? 06:20 The Housing Push Continues 07:26 The Banyo Housing Project Explained 07:59 Rewriting South East Queensland's Future 10:11 Helping Local Businesses Grow 11:13 Is This Enough For Suncorp Stadium? 12:59 The Olympic Project Flying Under The Radar 14:02 The End Of Victoria Park's Golf Era 15:08 Filling A Missing Link In Brisbane's Network 17:03 The Redlands Plans For Growth 17:47 Preparing For The Next Major Flood 18:48 Your YB Painting Discount 19:13 The Waste Problem Nobody Talks About 20:45 More Homes Planned For Narangba East 21:19 A Major Change Inside Logan City Council 21:49 Art Beyond The Gallery Walls 22:11 Keeping Independent Local Journalism Alive