Queen's Wharf
Queen’s Wharf casino can open even if inquiry sinks Star, says attorney-general
Shannon Fentiman says even if a Queensland inquiry finds Star Entertainment unsuitable to hold a licence, “there are things we can put in place” to ensure the Queen’s Wharf casino can open mid-2023.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Queensland government to review Star’s casino licence suitability
Ongoing investigations into the casino giant’s anti-money laundering and exclusion processes have been under way for at least eight months, amid a public inquiry in NSW.
- by Matt Dennien
Embattled Star could face $50m fines if it breaches Queensland regulations
The Queensland government has moved to strengthen its punitive powers over casino operators, including fines of up to $50 million, ahead of scandal-plagued Star Entertainment’s new Brisbane casino’s planned opening next year.
- by Cameron Atfield
Queen’s Wharf casino excluded from rules to reduce alcohol violence
In its final response to a review of rules passed after the 2016 one-punch death of teenager Cole Miller, the state government says casinos already operate under a “higher level of scrutiny”.
- by Matt Dennien
Cards on the table: Queen’s Wharf delayed amid issues with builder
Another major project in the CBD has been delayed, with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane not set to open until later next year.
- by Sean Parnell
Bridge over Brisbane River takes shape even as casino owner may be in troubled water
A milestone for the bridge at Queen’s Wharf has been reached, as Deputy Premier is confident investigations into casino owner Star will not jeopardise the project.
- by Cloe Read
New pedestrian bridge to close Riverside Expressway for the weekend
Tolls will be waived on the Go Between Bridge and Clem7 tunnel while Brisbane’s new pedestrian bridge shuts down the Riverside Expressway.
- by Zach Hope
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Drivers urged to plan for weeks of Riverside Expressway closures
Southbound lanes will be closed for nine nights while a 60-tonne steel structure is lifted into place at Queen’s Wharf.
- by Matt Dennien
High rollers make way for luxury tourists as Queen's Wharf unveils George Street entrance
Star Entertainment says it is moving away from diminishing Chinese "high roller" markets for its $3.6 billion Queens Wharf development in Brisbane as its releases its first look at the new George Street main entrance.
- by Tony Moore
New Queen's Wharf contract goes to firm behind Eagle Street Pier, QT Hotel
Built managing director Brett Mason said the company was also involved in the construction of the Sovereign VIP Gaming area at The Star Sydney.
- by Toby Crockford
Riverside land the size of 12 football fields to be Queen's Wharf parks
The multibillion-dollar project next to the Riverside Expressway has released new plans for landscaping public spaces.
- by Lucy Stone