The facts of the proposed government projects, media releases, school upgrades and development applications are based on the available information at the time of the published date, with information sourced directly from company websites, media releases and development application material. From 5pm, the much-vaunted Sky Deck, offering expansive views of the river, CBD and South Brisbane, opens to the public, along with the first of three restaurants on the deck level. We promote community events, local school upgrades, government project, development, local business and art in Queensland Led by the Destination Brisbane Consortium, this exciting project signifies a moment for Brisbane as it looks to rejuvenate its business district and riverfront. The Queen’s Wharf Brisbane (QWB) development is not just a landmark project for Brisbane’s skyline—it’s a multi-billion-dollar economic engine that will generate significant financial benefits for the city, its residents, and investors.
For real estate professionals and investors, this presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to capitalize on the city’s rising appeal. The financial impact of QWB will extend to the real estate market, creating lucrative opportunities for buyers, sellers, and investors. The impairment pulled Multiplex’s net after-tax loss to $219.5 million last calendar year from $34.6 million, even as revenue jumped by one-third to $4 billion, the Sydney-based company revealed in financial documents lodged with corporate regulator ASIC last week. For over ten years, I’ve journeyed through the vibrant casino industry world, from managing gaming floors in Victoria to spearheading responsible gambling initiatives.
The QWB development is a job creation powerhouse, offering both short-term and long-term employment opportunities across various sectors. What’s more, the project will create roughly 2000 construction jobs during developments. "We've been talking for some time about our vision of the city, with high-quality precincts linked together with active travel and public transport links," he said. It enhances public access to the riverfront and includes extensive walkways and a plaza beneath the footbridge across the river. For Queensland Premier Steven Miles, the controversial project represents a "vision of the city". In order to attempt to keep Star Entertainment afloat, the company was looking to sell its stake in The Star Brisbane. The design aims to integrate tourism, leisure and entertainment facilities in an underutilised part of the city.
I have been part of the company for over 21 years, serving in various capacities. The Leisure Deck features an Event Deck, expansive lawn area for sunset picnics and exclusive resort amenities overlooking the city skyline. Perched 37 metres above street level, a 12,000sqm open-air Leisure Deck delivers an impressive mixed-use space for hotel guests and the public to enjoy. Soaring 100 metres above the Brisbane River, the rooftop space features spectacular restaurants and bars where locals and visitors meet, celebrate, or simply soak in the breathtaking views. An iconic Brisbane destination like no other, the precinct blends stunning contemporary architecture with thoughtfully restored heritage buildings, and beautifully curated landscaped riverside parklands across more than 12 hectares on Brisbane’s river edge. Launching Thursday, 8 May, 8am - 2pm, Brisbane City Markets brings its signature vibrancy to the city’s newest destination — This luxury 5-star haven offers direct access to world-class restaurants, bars, shopping, and entertainment in the CBD....
State Development Minister Grace Grace said the government was keen for the project to "do very well". Star Brisbane chief executive Daniel Finch declared today the company was progressing well in efforts to satisfy the state government's standards on anti money-laundering and safe gambling practices. In August 2025, Star Entertainment Group sold their stake in the development. A set of escalators lead visitors to the high roller level.
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A show-cause notice on Star's casino licence was initially deferred until December 2023, then deferred again to December this year to allow the company to develop an internal remediation plan. Then-Queensland attorney-general Shannon Fentiman appointed Nick Weeks as special manager to oversee Star after the company was deemed unsuitable to hold a casino licence. "Queen's Wharf will be the biggest new integrated resort development to open in the world for years to come.
The integrated resort that includes three hotels in the complex are the Star Grand hotel, Dorsett hotel and Rosewood hotel. Velo Café is a two-storey riverside bikeway café built on the Bicentennial Bikeway that will cater to cyclists. Queen's Wharf consists of four towers situated atop a seven-storey podium and a five-level basement. Along the river a new mangrove walk will wind along the Riverside Expressway. This involved the placement of a 175-tonne piece of steel 100 metres above ground level, between the two curved towers. By October 2021 the lift cores for both the Dorsett hotel and Rosewood hotels had reached level 21. Excavated rock was used to provide fill for the development of a car mall at Brisbane Airport.
They are also expected to create 8000 other permanent jobs for residents by 2022, when the project is expected to be finished. According to reports, the Destination Brisbane project received the go-ahead to start clearing the property in late 2016. As part of this new development, Echo Entertainment won the bid for this casino and will be installing 868 poker machines and 2500 pokie machines before opening. For months, lawmakers in the state opposed casino project proposals, with some going so far as to publicly reject them.