THE Brisbane Channel Podcast: In-Depth

THE Brisbane Channel

THE Brisbane Channel Podcast brings together conversations with people from across Greater Brisbane to explore the region from every angle. That includes the big issues — growth, affordability, infrastructure — but also the quieter, less visible parts of life that don’t always make headlines. Some episodes unpack major challenges. Others simply offer a window into everyday life. Because understanding a place like Greater Brisbane isn’t just about the big stories. It’s about the full picture. This podcast is an extension of THE Brisbane Channel on YouTube.

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    Brisbane’s Growth Is Outpacing Reality (Here’s Why) feat. Dr Tony Matthews

    Brisbane is growing rapidly—but are we keeping up? In this first episode of The Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with Dr Tony Matthews to take a deeper look at what’s really driving growth across Greater Brisbane, and why so many systems are starting to feel under pressure. From housing affordability to infrastructure, migration, and the limits of how cities are designed, this conversation goes beyond the headlines to explore what’s actually happening—and what it means for people living in the region. This is a condensed public version of the full conversation. Become a member of THE Brisbane Channel on YouTube for the full chat, including additional discussion on alternative housing models, international comparisons, and some of the more complex challenges shaping Brisbane’s future. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 01:02 – Who is Tony Matthews? 02:15 – Why Brisbane? 02:39 – What is playing out in SEQ? 04:31 – What is driving growth? 05:38 – Why here? 08:33 – Listeners: who should I chat with? Plus your 10% discount from our sponsor0 8:02 – What about urban densification (AKA consolidation)? 11:00 – Is our culture hindering progress? 12:51 – Developers' benefit vs residents' benefit 16:17 – What about trying successful overseas models? 18:54 – Are we trapped by the decisions of the past? 22:53 – Where are we headed? 26:32 – What about migration? 34:15 – Balancing growth with maintaining character Visit: www.ybpainting.com.au/tbc-podcast/ for 10% off YB Painting's exceptional services.

    Brisbane’s Growth Is Outpacing Reality (Here’s Why) feat. Dr Tony Matthews

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    What Brisbane Gets Wrong About Transport feat. Dr Matt Burke

    A very wide-ranging discussion covering everything from e-bikes and busways to Olympic infrastructure and the long-term future of Brisbane. Today’s guest is Dr Matthew Burke — CEO of Bicycle Queensland and someone with a long academic background in transport and city planning. So while this conversation does cover cycling in Brisbane and the debate around Queensland’s proposed e-mobility laws, it also goes much broader than that. We talk about: • Why so much of Greater Brisbane was designed around cars • The fuel crisis and Australia’s vulnerability to rising fuel costs • Why outer suburbs can be difficult to live in without a car • The future of public transport in South East Queensland • Whether Brisbane is actually improving when it comes to transport planning • And what kind of transport legacy the 2032 Olympics could leave behind Members of THE Brisbane Channel on YouTube (at Insider level or above) have access to the extended podcast, with an extra 21 minutes of ideas and discussion. Get 10% off exceptional painting services from YB Painting: www.ybpainting.com.au/tbc-podcast/

    What Brisbane Gets Wrong About Transport feat. Dr Matt Burke

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    Can Brisbane's Public Transport Keep Up? feat. Tim Mitchell

    In this episode of THE Brisbane Channel Podcast, Adam sits down with RACQ Transport and Infrastructure Advisor Tim Mitchell to discuss one of Greater Brisbane's biggest challenges: how do we keep a rapidly growing region moving? Can public transport ever work well in a city as spread out as ours? Are Brisbane Metro and Cross River Rail enough? Is the 2032 Olympics an opportunity or a looming challenge? And what can Brisbane learn from other cities around the world? Whether you're a daily train commuter, someone who rarely uses public transport, or you're simply tired of sitting in traffic, this conversation offers an interesting look at where Greater Brisbane is heading.

    Can Brisbane's Public Transport Keep Up? feat. Tim Mitchell

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    Why Brisbane’s Transport Problem Isn’t Just About Transport | feat. David Hayward

    Brisbane’s transport challenges aren’t simply about roads, railways and buses. They’re also shaped by where people live, where jobs are created and whether a network traditionally focused on the inner city reflects the journeys people actually make. In this episode of THE Brisbane Channel Podcast: In-Depth, Adam speaks with transport engineer David Hayward, director and co-founder of Aptura Consulting, Queensland Walks board member and Queensland Chair of Engineers Australia’s Transport Australia Society. The conversation explores: • Why Brisbane’s growth could lead to longer journeys • What an ideal transport system might look like • Why walking is often overlooked in transport planning • The potential role of e-mobility • Whether “tall over sprawl” works without adequate transport • What buses, trains, cars and active transport should each do • Whether Brisbane 2032 could leave a meaningful walking legacy • Why better land-use planning may matter more than another mega-project The extended version of this conversation is available to Insider and Elite Contributor members of THE Brisbane Channel. This podcast was made possible with the support of YB Painting Services. Claim an exclusive 10% discount at: https://ybpainting.com.au/tbc Every aspect of life in Greater Brisbane can be viewed from more than one perspective. The views expressed aren’t necessarily shared or endorsed by THE Brisbane Channel, but they can add another dimension to the wider conversation. This is one perspective, not the final word.

    Why Brisbane’s Transport Problem Isn’t Just About Transport | feat. David Hayward

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    Brisbane After Dark: What Needs to Change Before 2032? | J.C. Collins

    What should Brisbane feel like after dark—and what needs to change before the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Adam sits down with John “J.C.” Collins, Queensland’s first Nightlife Economy Commissioner, whose experience includes touring the world with Powderfinger and operating Brisbane venues including The Triffid and Fortitude Music Hall. They discuss why the nighttime economy extends well beyond bars and clubs, what J.C. heard while consulting across Queensland, the pressures threatening grassroots music venues, outdated regulation and liquor licensing, late-night trading and public transport, safety and connectivity between precincts, and the opportunity to develop a distinctly Brisbane nightlife experience before 2032. This conversation was recorded in the green room at The Triffid. As it is a working live music venue, you will occasionally hear some background noise. This is the public version of the podcast. YouTube channel members can watch the extended conversation, which includes more on the practical regulatory obstacles facing venues, the different nighttime economies J.C. encountered across Queensland, and his fuller assessment of how further reform could be progressed. Get 10% off your next painting job with YB Painting: https://ybpainting.com.au/tbc

    Brisbane After Dark: What Needs to Change Before 2032? | J.C. Collins
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THE Brisbane Channel Podcast brings together conversations with people from across Greater Brisbane to explore the region from every angle. That includes the big issues — growth, affordability, infrastructure — but also the quieter, less visible parts of life that don’t always make headlines. Some episodes unpack major challenges. Others simply offer a window into everyday life. Because understanding a place like Greater Brisbane isn’t just about the big stories. It’s about the full picture. This podcast is an extension of THE Brisbane Channel on YouTube.

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