Following the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s push for suburban accommodation, the historic Glen Hotel has confirmed plans for a major redevelopment.

Owner Brian Fitzgibbons aims to increase capacity to over 100 rooms to meet skyrocketing demand ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Facing a massive labour shortage and a spike in insolvencies, Queensland developers are now hiring major construction firms from Sydney and Melbourne to deliver critical infrastructure.

Versatile Construction MD Fabrizio Pirelli explains that while interstate help is an immediate fix, the long-term solution requires a significant increase in skilled migration.

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Commissioner Luke Twyford joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the harrowing findings of the "In Plain Sight" report.

It's been revealed how systemic apathy and high evidentiary thresholds allowed one of Australia's worst offenders to abuse children for decades.

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RACQ General Manager Mark Boswell joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the major stressors of holiday travel.

The interview provides a comprehensive survival guide, covering everything from managing fatigue and pet comfort to essential vehicle maintenance checks.

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Leaked confidential documents reveal that the Palaszczuk government disregarded explicit Crown Law warnings that the CFMEU’s "Best Practice Industry Conditions" (BPIC) were legally risky and potentially illegal.

The controversial conditions, which have now been scrapped by the new government, are estimated to have added hundreds of millions to labor costs while slowing down critical Olympic-deadline projects.

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Facing a national debt nearing $1 trillion, Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to propose a radical five-point tax reform plan capable of raising $57 billion annually.

The strategy centres on simplifying income tax, increasing the GST to 15%, and targeting corporate super profits to correct Australia’s structural budget deficit.

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After realising many freelancers miss out on office festivities, local freelancer is organising a massive "Work From Home Christmas Party" in Brisbane.

Charles Adler joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the event that brings isolated workers together.

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