Today's episode features an interview with Anthony Ryan, CEO of the Brisbane Economic Development Agency.

Brisbane city is no stranger to hosting major events such as State of Origin, the AFL Grand Final, the World Science Festival or the Brisbane Truck Show. And coming up in the next decade is the 2032 Olympic Games, the FIFA Womens World Cup and many other sporting, business or cultural events and Brisbane is really solidifying its position on the world stage.While some may argue that these events are costly and inconvenient, today I’m exploring what significant benefits they bring to the city. I sit down with Anthony Ryan, CEO of the Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), who sheds light on the increased notoriety, infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and boost to the tourism industry that major events generate.Discover how hosting these events elevates Brisbane's profile, attracts international businesses, improves infrastructure, and creates a sense of excitement and pride among residents. We discuss the positive economic impact on local businesses, the synergy between simultaneous events, and the long-term tourism growth.But what do you think? Are you excited about Brisbane hosting major events like the 2032 Olympic Games, or do you have reservations about the associated costs and feel that those funds should be directed to more important things, like the housing crisis, or cost of living crisis? I’d love to know what you think in the commect section down below.

Brisbane, Queensland and the rest of Australia is in the middle of a housing crisis. Both for potential home buyers and also renters, housing affordability is a massive issue. And it's something that we need to find a solution to. Brisbane City Council recently released their Brisbane's Sustainable Growth Strategy which outlines what they are planning to do to help combat this issue. It mostly involves increasing density and ensuring the construction of affordable housing in key areas. This will be done by raising the maximum building height in South Bank to the same of the CBD, so there will be residential skyscrapers on the south side of the Brisbane river. It includes incentivizing build-to-rent developments, especially ones with a focus on affordable housing. It also outlines the strategy for Brisbane's future urban renewal precincts, which again aim to increase density in key areas and create a city of precincts that will be supported by and connected to key infrastructure developments such as Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro So let's take a closer look at this strategy, because today, we're talking tactics.

Is Woolloongabba going to become Brisbane's second CBD? Hot off the heels of the recent announcement that The Gabba’s demolition and reconstruction project has been fully funded, the Queensland Government has recently announced an expansion of the Woolloongabba PDA, which will see more housing, shopping, dining precincts and public space developed. This will include social and affordable housing as well as active gravel corridors to South Bank and the CBD. This will make Woolloongabba one of the biggest urban renewals in Brisbane’s history, when you take into account the already under construction Cross River Rail and Brisbane Metro stations just across Main Street. According to the Queensland Government, Expanding the existing PDA will see a more integrated and coordinated planning approach for the whole suburb and allow for resolving complex planning and development matters that unlock value for the surrounding communities.This project is set to transform the suburb, making it a hub of cultural, sporting, and community activity. The Woolloongabba renewal project is a major development initiative aimed at improving the area's liveability, economic potential, and social fabric. The Gabba Stadium, home of the Brisbane Lions AFL team and the Queensland Bulls cricket team, will be upgraded and expanded to accommodate more fans, female athletes, more accessible entryways and public concourses, with a new public plaza and pedestrian bridge linking it to Rail and Metro Stations. We’re going to take a closer look at the Woolloongabba renewal plans to see what it will actually mean for the residents and visitors to Brisbane. I’d love to know what you all think of the plans in the comment section, or hit me up on my socials down below. Today, we’re talking tactics.

Brisbane, Australia is making a play to become Australia's new top city. In this video, we take a comprehensive look at the major projects shaping the future of the city. From the exciting new Brisbane Live Arena to the transformative Gabba redevelopment, the cutting-edge New Performing Arts Venue, we explore the urban redevelopment that is putting Brisbane on the map. We also delve into the possible third terminal at the Brisbane Airport, which promises to bring improved transportation and connectivity to the city. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and inclusiveness, we discuss how these projects are driving economic growth, boosting tourism, and fostering a vibrant culture and entertainment scene. Whether you're a resident, a visitor, or simply interested in the development of one of Australia's most dynamic cities, this video is a must-watch for anyone who wants to learn more about the exciting future of Brisbane. Check it out because today we're Talking Tactics.

Paul was the founding Executive Chairman of Cromwell Property Group (ASX:CMW) on its establishment in 1998 and was the CEO and Managing Director of the Group for the following 22 years. Following Paul's exit from the Group at the end of 2020 he has launched a new venture, Stara Real Estate Capital and Advisory.  Today I'm chatting with Paul about investing in and building hospitality businesses including the ever popular Madame Wu, Beach House, Chu the Phat, plus his dramatic ousting from Cromwell.   Let's hear what he has to say because today we're talking tactics.   #paulweightman #stara #cromwellproperty

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Centuria is one of the largest property investment managers in Australia. With over $20.6 billion in funds under management, Centuria is an Australian home-grown success story.

Our guest on today’s episode of Talking Tactics is Grant Nichols, Fund Manager of the listed Centuria Office REIT – ticker code COF.

The goal of the fund is to deliver sustainable and quality income streams. We all know that returning to the office has been a hot topic in the media, and I wanted to discuss with Grant how his fund has weathered the storm.

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My guest today on Talking Tactics is Todd Pepper, the executive director of Alceon in Queensland and a titan in the Brisbane property industry.  

Todd Pepper has over 20 years experience across a broad range of property sectors including valuation, sales and leasing, development management and finance. Todd specialises in the area of Real Estate finance, feasibility analysis and transaction management with particular skills in development management and deal origination.  Prior to the Alceon/Harvest Queensland joint venture, Todd was a founding Director of Harvest Property, a property development and wholesale funds management business based in South East Queensland and commenced in May 2008.  Previous positions also held have been with Babcock & Brown in their property and Capital Market Division, predominantly focused on the sourcing and structuring of property related debt and equity transactions, Associate Director – Infrastructure Capital of ABN AMRO, General Manager – Units and Townhouse Division for Devine Ltd and Director of the Qld Investment Sales division at Savills.  

Todd holds a Bachelor of Business degree (in Property Valuation) from the University of QLD and a Post Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment from the Security Institute of Australia. 

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Warren Ebert, affectionately known in Australia as the "Property Whisperer". He's the Founder and CEO of Sentinel Property Group and has an in-depth knowledge of Australia's property landscape. Formerly working for companies such as Citimark Property, and LJ Hooker, his keen knowledge and experience in Australian real estate has allowed him to drive the rapid growth of Sentinel, acquiring a very impressive portfolio of counter-cyclical commercial property acquisitions and delivering industry-leading returns for his investors.   

In this interview, I chat with Warren about how he got his start in the industry, his high profile business split from his daughter, Stacey Jones, (who was running Sentinel as CEO) and his recent investments and potential upcoming projects such as Canelands Shopping Centre in Mackay, Casuarina Shopping Centre in Darwin, and the Port of Darwin in the Northern Territory.    Join Warren and me because today we're talking tactics.

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The Brisbane Metro is a new high frequency, turn up and go public transport option that is being delivered by the Brisbane City Council. It will run on existing busways, shared with the current bus services and is an electric, high capacity bus that doesn't require tracks, or poles or massive infrastructure upgrades. Since I live in Brisbane and am really excited by the direction that the city is heading towards, I wanted to find out more about this huge undertaking: how it will help the city, how will it integrate with the new Cross River Rail project and what exactly will it mean for the city, especially in the lead up to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games. Is it going to change living in Brisbane, and what should people who are moving to Brisbane expect? Plus I had a very special guest to talk to about the project, Councillor Ryan Murphy, the Civic Cabinet Chair for Transport, and member for Chandler Ward in Brisbane's east. So join me because today, we're talking tactics.

A couple months ago, just after the massive flooding event in South East QLD and northern NSW, I released a video about flood mitigation, and what I think we need to do to prevent or lessen the damage from any future flooding events. And I mentioned the Bradfield Scheme, a massive engineering project proposed to collect floodwater in dams before it did any flooding damage, and then pipe that water out to inland Australia to irrigate farmland and create hydroelectricity.   Queensland MP Bob Katter has been a huge proponent of the Bradfield Scheme, and he saw the TikTok version of our video, and Bob reached out because he wanted to chat further about the Scheme. So I sat down with Bob and talked about the Bradfield Scheme and dam building in Queensland and Australia, and a few other topics.

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