Good morning, welcome to Brisbane Times’ live news coverage for Monday, June 30. Today we can expect a rainy day, with a top temperature of 19 degrees.
In this morning’s local headlines:
The new M1 Metro starts today and the city’s bus network gets its most significant shake-up in years, with more than 150 routes changing. The new system will add 160,000 services a year, with Brisbane City Council hoping faster and more reliable trips will support the city’s increasing population. But many commuters are angry at the changes. Here’s what you need to know.
The new M1 Metro route from Eight Mile Plains to Roma Street officially opens today.Credit: Brisbane City Council
Brisbane Roar is embroiled in a legal stoush, taking one of its major sponsors to court over claims promotional payments of more than $130,000 are overdue.
A major announcement from the nurses and midwives union is planned for today, as months-long negotiations with the LNP state government over pay and conditions continue.
Former Queensland Labor minister Rod Welford died at the weekend, with Labor colleagues paying tribute.
It was a super Saturday double-header for local teams at Suncorp Stadium with both the Brisbane Broncos and Dolphins posting victories.
And Queensland coach Billy Slater is set to spring two more Origin selection shocks as he recalls Josh Papalii out of representative retirement and hands out a surprise Maroons debut for Wednesday’s series decider.
