Banks Hotel conversion spearheads Townsville CBD revival
Townsville's historic Banks Hotel is being transformed into student accommodation, a key project in the city's CBD revitalisation. Discover the $1.5bn pipeline driving the urban renewal.
Townsville's historic Banks Hotel is being transformed into student accommodation, a key project in the city's CBD revitalisation. Discover the $1.5bn pipeline driving the urban renewal.
Chaos erupted in Melbourne's CBD as a large group of teens clashed with police, leaving officers injured and leading to 15 arrests. Full details on the disturbance and police response.
Perth's award-winning Bar Lafayette is closing its doors for good this Friday, 18 December 2025. Owner Brendon Sim reflects on 13 years of cocktails and community in the CBD.
Property experts identify the major hurdles preventing a high-rise apartment surge in Townsville's CBD. Discover the critical factors and future outlook for city living.
A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.
Townsville's CBD revitalisation faces major delays as construction costs skyrocket. Experts warn projects are becoming unviable, threatening the city's economic future. Read the full analysis.
Leading developers call for urgent planning reforms, including height bonuses and streamlined approvals, to rescue Townsville's struggling CBD. Read their bold plan for revival.
WA Transport Minister Reece Whitby commits to clear reporting on how Perth's CBD parking levy funds are spent, addressing long-standing 'slush fund' criticisms. Read the details.
Perth's CBD parking levy raises over $60 million annually, but a lack of transparency on its spending is fuelling public frustration. Clarity on fund allocation is now essential.
WA's Property Council erupts over a new $300 million CBD parking tax, warning it will cripple Perth's economic recovery and hurt workers. Read the full details.
InDaily readers react to a prime North Terrace site lying vacant for over seven years and controversial planning code changes. Read the community's views.
The City of Perth rolls out extra patrols, CCTV and community events to ensure a safe and vibrant CBD this summer and school holidays. Read about the OneCity Together for Summer initiative.
A 48-year-old Greenwood man faces charges after an alleged hit-and-run on Mounts Bay Road left a 44-year-old woman with serious injuries. Police appeal for dash-cam footage.
Australian high school students reveal they will find ways around the new social media ban for under-16s, with some predicting parental help. The restrictions on platforms like Instagram and TikTok start December 10.
A former University of Wollongong student accommodation site could be transformed with apartment towers up to 15 storeys high, delivering around 300 new homes near the CBD and hospital. Read the latest plans.
Perth's CBD is fast becoming an education hub, with providers leasing thousands of square metres ahead of ECU's city campus opening. Discover the trend revitalising office space.
A prime Adelaide CBD site for the promised Tarrkarri First Nations cultural centre sits empty seven years on, missing its 2025 opening target. Calls for government action are mounting.
A woman has been arrested following an alleged violent assault and theft in Cairns CBD. Police responded swiftly to the incident on Spence Street. Read the latest details.
Perth's CBD faces alarming decline with rising vacancies and safety concerns. Discover what's happening to Western Australia's capital city centre and why action is needed now.
Australian parents urged to have crucial conversations with children ahead of social media restrictions. Expert tips for smooth transition and emotional support.
Property Council reveals Perth CBD has Australia's worst shop vacancy rate at 25%. Urgent action demanded to address homelessness and revitalise the city centre.
Watch Wollongong's City Diggers Club demolition through five months of time-lapse footage. The $230 million Globe development will bring new hotels and RSL facilities to the CBD.
CBD residents escape Adelaide Grand Prix's 'unbearable' noise as parliamentary candidate Keiran Snape pledges to relocate the event from parklands. Learn more.
Whyalla introduces a permanent CBD-wide alcohol ban in public spaces after community consultation showed strong support for safer streets. Discover the full story.
Perth's iconic Little Creatures brewery has opened a new venue at Elizabeth Quay, offering a CBD-friendly menu and vibe while the Fremantle site undergoes renovations.
Australia's new social media age restrictions take effect December 10, banning under-16s from platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Learn what changes and how it affects young users.
Australia's medical watchdog announces new restrictions on vitamin B6 supplements from 2027. Learn about the health risks and what changes are coming.
A 33-year-old woman has been refused bail over the alleged stabbing of a sushi chef in Melbourne's CBD. The accused was on bail for 19 other matters at the time.
Plans for a new bulk liquor outlet in Cairns CBD face strong opposition from local leaders and police over community safety concerns. Learn more about the debate.
Singapore's Fragrance Group requests two-year extension to complete what would become Perth's tallest hotel tower amid construction challenges. Will the CBD project get approval?