Toowoomba morning briefing

Brisbane's CBD still missing 20% of pre-COVID foot traffic

Morning, Toowoomba. Friday's here with clear skies and 6 degrees—time for a warm read.

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Are you part of Brisbane’s missing 20 per cent? How much foot traffic has dropped
Pedestrian traffic in Brisbane's CBD has not returned to pre-COVID levels. Big changes are coming to the city, but questions remain about whether they will be enough to revitalise what has been lost.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Empty five-star room: Hanson paid for $900-a-night hotel with party funds
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson insists she did not use party funds from her $5 million Fire the Liar war chest to pay for a $900-a-night luxury London hotel, despite concerns raised by insiders.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Chloe’s landlord sold her home to a billionaire. Then she was told to leave
Renter Chloe lost her home when her landlord sold the property to a billionaire and she was told to leave, forcing her to find new accommodation and leave her community and friendly neighbours behind.
brisbanetimes.com.au
Catholic Church warns against rise in ‘us and them’ politics
The nation's bishops have warned that political disagreement over migration must not become a licence for hatred in an era of rising 'us and them' politics.
brisbanetimes.com.au