A fiery debate has erupted over Brisbane's strict residential zoning laws, which restrict development on 86% of land near the CBD compared to just 45% in Melbourne.

Pro-development campaigner Jonathan O’Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue the city must sacrifice some historic Queenslander homes to fix the housing shortage ahead of the Olympics, while the host fiercely defends preserving the city’s architectural soul.

A fiery debate has erupted over Brisbane's strict residential zoning laws, which restrict development on 86% of land near the CBD compared to just 45% in Melbourne.
Pro-development campaigner Jonathan O&rsquo;Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue the city must sacrifice some historic Queenslander homes to fix the housing shortage ahead of the Olympics, while the host fiercely defends preserving the city&rsquo;s architectural soul.

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Commodore Philippa Hay, Director General of Joint Collective Training, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the massive 'Exercise Astral Shield' operations currently securing critical infrastructure across North Queensland and Western Australia.

The high-stakes interview also marks a sombre reflection on the upcoming anniversary of the tragic 2023 Taipan helicopter crash, highlighting the intense reality and resilience required of Australia's defence personnel.

Commodore Philippa Hay, Director General of Joint Collective Training, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the massive 'Exercise Astral Shield' operations currently securing critical infrastructure across North Queensland and Western Australia.
The high-stakes interview also marks a sombre reflection on the upcoming anniversary of the tragic 2023 Taipan helicopter crash, highlighting the intense reality and resilience required of Australia's defence personnel.

National defence lockdown: Inside Australia’s urgent 'Astral Shield' Military exercise

At just 10 months old, a local Brisbane boy named Franky was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 neuroblastoma, a brutal childhood cancer that ultimately claimed his eyesight and required 18 months of toxic, gruelling treatments.

Now five years old and celebrating three years in remission, Franky and his family are preparing for the upcoming Run2Cure Brisbane event to raise vital awareness and give back to the oncology community that saved his life.

At just 10 months old, a local Brisbane boy named Franky was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 neuroblastoma, a brutal childhood cancer that ultimately claimed his eyesight and required 18 months of toxic, gruelling treatments.
Now five years old and celebrating three years in remission, Franky and his family are preparing for the upcoming Run2Cure Brisbane event to raise vital awareness and give back to the oncology community that saved his life.

The death of the Queenslander? Why experts say Brisbane must flatten its history to survive

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