The Queensland Government has narrowed down consortia for a new 17,000-seat Brisbane Arena at the Gabba while fast-tracking Olympic construction at Victoria Park.

However, the Victoria Park development faces fierce backlash from former mayors who are planning federal legal action to save the heritage-listed site.

The Queensland Government has narrowed down consortia for a new 17,000-seat Brisbane Arena at the Gabba while fast-tracking Olympic construction at Victoria Park.
However, the Victoria Park development faces fierce backlash from former mayors who are planning federal legal action to save the heritage-listed site.

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Why former Brisbane mayors are threatening federal legal action over Victoria Park 

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Master Plumbers Association of Queensland CEO Penny Cornah joined Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive to highlight the urgent need for more female plumbers to combat a statewide workforce shortage affecting housing and Olympic infrastructure.

She also revealed how surging PVC pipe costs and a lack of employer subsidies are placing heavy financial burdens on local plumbing businesses.

Master Plumbers Association of Queensland CEO Penny Cornah joined Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive to highlight the urgent need for more female plumbers to combat a statewide workforce shortage affecting housing and Olympic infrastructure.
She also revealed how surging PVC pipe costs and a lack of employer subsidies are placing heavy financial burdens on local plumbing businesses.

Queensland's plumbing crisis: The push for female tradies and government support

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AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive to warn of a potentially severe flu season, urging residents to combat "vaccine fatigue" by taking advantage of free immunisations, including a new nasal spray for toddlers.

They also covered the AMA's support for treating minor drug possession as a health issue rather than a criminal offence.

AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Shane Dougherty on 4BC Drive to warn of a potentially severe flu season, urging residents to combat "vaccine fatigue" by taking advantage of free immunisations, including a new nasal spray for toddlers.
They also covered the AMA's support for treating minor drug possession as a health issue rather than a criminal offence.

Queensland on alert: Free flu vaccines rolled out amid rising cases

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Why former Brisbane mayors are threatening federal legal action over Victoria Park

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