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Qld Tennis Centre precinct a missed opportunity

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Gene Tunny

At the Brisbane International Tennis tournament the other day, my friends and I were confronted with very high prices, such as $9.50 for a Corona and $7 for a fruit salad. In part, the high prices reflect the local monopoly … Continue reading →

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Guest post – Old Queenslanders in a New City

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Gene Tunny

This is a guest post from my friend and colleague Brad Rogers, who is also Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the Economic Society of Australia. Views expressed are Brad’s own, and are not necessarily shared by me, our employer … Continue reading →

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Potentially large economic and environmental benefits from improving pedestrian safety

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Gene Tunny

I’m pleased to see the Queensland Government will install flashing lights at schools with a view to improving pedestrian safety, as reported by the Sunshine Coast Daily earlier today: WALKING to and from school will be safer for children and … Continue reading →

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Park Rd CityCat stop and pedestrian subways are best ideas for River’s Edge Strategy

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Gene Tunny

Although living by the Brisbane River has its downsides (e.g. a major flood once every generation or so), it is largely a positive experience, and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to catch the CityCat into work everyday. When … Continue reading →

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