Brisbane City Council’s $3 billion budget for 2017-18 is dominated by road projects, a new transport system for the city and the beginnings of an upgrade to the Mt Coot-tha precinct.
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Gold Coast mayoral candidate got 'sidelines' CFMEU support
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Queensland author calling for posthumous pardon of Kipper Billy
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