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Howard Smith Wharves’ stunning Art Series Hotel, The Fantauzzo, opens its doors

28 Mar 2019

You know the drill by now – as soon as we mention anything related to Howard Smith Wharves, it’s well worth sitting up and paying attention. Last year we dropped the news that the rapidly growing riverside hotspot was going to become home to a brand-new Art Series Hotel, named for celebrated contemporary artist Vincent Fantauzzo. Well, folks, the time has come to welcome these luxurious new digs to the neighbourhood – The Fantauzzo has officially opened its doors to its first guests as of yesterday, Tuesday March 26. more

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Sound of the underground – a Priority Development Area declared for the Cross River Rail project

20 Dec 2018

More news has come through in regards to the Cross River Rail project, with the Queensland Government declaring a Priority Development Area in preparation for the building of an underground station in the heart of the CBD. more

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Fish Lane is set to get a lush urban park with retail, dining and entertainment spaces

13 Dec 2018

Since its revitalisation, the bustling Fish Lane precinct has managed to turn what was once a rather uninspiring space into a hub of culture. The South Brisbane marvel is set to get even more exciting in the coming years – property giant Aria has submitted a development application to overhaul a section of land below a railway overpass and turn it into a lush urban park. more

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Art Series Hotels announces its Howard Smith Wharves property The Fantauzzo

29 Nov 2018

News from Howard Smith Wharves is coming in thick and fast! Yesterday, Wednesday November 28, Arts Series Hotels officially announced its new $100-million boutique property at Howard Smith Wharves – The Fantauzzo. The luxury hotel celebrates four-time Archibald People's Choice Award winner Vincent Fantauzzo and is scheduled to open in March 2019. more

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The former Athletes Village is set to transform into a buzzing build-to-rent residential community

20 Oct 2018

In the wake of huge event, it’s easy to forget about all of the purpose-built infrastructure that was created and what will become of it. The Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games saw a prime piece of real estate in Southport transformed into the Athletes Village, but what is happening to the space now? Something pretty darn exciting, it turns out – in an Australian first, the site will become home to a revolutionary long-term-rental residential community called Smith Collective. more

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A multi-hectare development is set to revitalise Albion

20 Sep 2018

There are some very exciting wheels turning in relation to the upgrades at Albion Station. Following an agreement signed by the Queensland Government and Geon Property back in March this year, the developers have proposed a massive four-hectare, ten-stage transit-oriented development project that will include not only the train station but also some key surrounding areas. more

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Go on a cheese-filled adventure with picnic backpacks from The Excursion Co

20 Sep 2018

We're the type of people that are fit, healthy and active but also would not, under any circumstances, say no to a slab of blue cheese with cured meats, olives, smoked-mushroom dip and a glass (sorry, bottle) of tasty vermentino. Luckily the Ultimate Picnic Backpack from The Excursion Company exists – and it's designed for people like us. more

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Catch a first glimpse of the opulent new Emporium Hotel South Bank

30 Aug 2018

Since it was announced that luxury boutique outfit Emporium Hotels would be opening its new flagship at South Bank, we’ve been waiting with bated breath to see just how fine and fancy the new digs would be. Well, the wait is very nearly over – and we’ve been given a little sneak peek of what to expect when the doors open to the public. more

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Pradella unveils the first details of new West End precinct Montague Markets

05 Jul 2018

Since earning development approval in 2017, property developer Pradella has been putting the pieces in place for its forthcoming multi-faceted project in West End. The first renders and details for Montague Markets have been revealed, offering up information on what to expect from the riverside shopping, dining, office and residential precinct that will commence construction later this year. more

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ONE Bulimba Riverfront brings a triple-threat of benefits to the suburb

14 Jun 2018

When it comes to riverfront living, there are three main boxes to tick if you want to make sure you’re doing it right. Killer views are at the top of the list, but if you can also secure a north-facing aspect and direct river access then you’ve pretty much got it made. It’s rare to find a combination of all three, but luxury development ONE Bulimba Riverfront has managed to claim this triple-threat honour. more

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Coorparoo’s growth continues with the Maasra development

24 May 2018

The eternal debate between house and apartment has scored a new wrinkle with the arrival of Brisbane’s first apartment development delivering four-bedroom abodes. Coorparoo’s forthcoming Maasra Apartments are solving the space dilemma by bringing spacious units to the market, pairing a collection of in-demand dwellings with top-tier amenities and a multi-faceted ground-floor addition. more

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Albion’s train station set to receive a substantial redevelopment

05 Apr 2018

The inner-north precinct bracketed by Mawarra Street and Albion and Hudson Roads will be redeveloped as part of a new project led by Geon Property. The Albion Train Station Precinct Development will see roughly $750 million invested across a range of updates, including accessibility, retail and commercial uses and enhancement of public spaces. more

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Eagle Street Pier gets closer to a substantial $1.4-billion makeover

29 Mar 2018

Already positioned as one of Brisbane’s preeminent dining areas, Eagle Street Pier is making arrangements to cement its appeal long into the future. The Palaszczuk Government has given the go-ahead for property group Dexus to advance to the next stage of its proposal to transform Eagle Street Pier precinct into a world-class waterfront leisure hub. more

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North Coast Connect could could link Brisbane and Sunshine Coast via a high-speed rail line

25 Jan 2018

A report by The Courier-Mail has reveals plans to potentially build a fast-rail connection between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, which cut transit times down to 45 minutes. North Coast Connect, while still in the proposal phase, could be funded using part of the Federal Government’s National Rail Program. more

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Riverside staycation – Bulimba’s Oxford Street could receive a new boutique hotel

18 Jan 2018

As the past few years have shown, there is an increasing demand for exclusive accommodation options in Brisbane. We’re talking small numbers of rooms and more luxury amenities. A new development application submitted by 11 Ludlow Pty LTD features plans for a mixed-use development that will include retail and hotel facilities and a public park on the river’s edge. more

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News Corp announces Millennium Square – a large-scale urban renewal project for Bowen Hills

11 Jan 2018

The coming years are going to see some pretty big changes in Brisbane. The latest in a long list of massive property announcements will see Bowen Hills transforming into Brisbane’s information centre. News Corp Australia has shared details of a new $2-billion precinct, set to house a 'world-class media and innovation hub' and a range of amenities in the heart of Bowen Hills. more

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Mega entertainment precinct Brisbane Live takes a step closer to becoming a reality

16 Nov 2017

The future is bright for Brisbane’s live music and entertainment scene as one of the most ambitious projects ever proposed for the city takes a big step closer to fruition. A report from The Courier-Mail indicates that the Brisbane Live project has received bi-partisan support from both sides of the state government, with the impressive addition set to be delivered by the Cross River Rail Development Authority in partnership with AEG-Ogden. more

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SkyNeedle Walk set to transform South Brisbane’s iconic monument

31 Aug 2017

Love it or hate it, the SkyNeedle is one of Brisbane’s most recognisable pieces of architecture. News has come down the pipeline of plans to transform the area around the SkyNeedle into a hub of activity, with a new apartment building and subtropical laneway turning the area around the landmark into a dream living destination. more

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Tim Gurner’s FV brings a slice of the Big Apple to Fortitude Valley

24 Aug 2017

Ask anyone about the iconic architecture and design of New York City and there are several structures bound to get a mention, one of which being the Flatiron Building. The striking and unique skyscraper was ahead of its time, cementing the Big Apple’s status as a leader of the pack in the international design sphere. Brisbane’s skyline has gotten a serious upgrade with the addition of FV, the ambitious project from luxury developers GURNER™ that has been inspired by a true New York original. The first two towers of FV have just been unveiled and the results are pretty darn spectacular. more

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The Cove co-working space to launch in Newstead complete with premium perks

17 Aug 2017

Sure, co-working spaces are nothing new. With an increasing number of small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs breaking ground in Brisbane and commercial leases increasing rapidly, the traditional office set-up has been turned on its head. Coming soon to Newstead, however, is The Cove, offering a premium and unique range of services and facilities not usually available in a co-working environment. more