Weekly summary

The week that was in Brisbane.

The seven most-read stories from The Daily Brisbane over the past seven days.

1. 1

   federal

   Prime Minister insists tax plan criticisms will fade as government defends economic policy

2. 2

   community

   Melbourne's Toorak Village set for dramatic urban densification with six-storey height increases

3. 3

   federal

   Search engines face $50 million fine threat over child safety protection failures

4. 4

   business

   NRL's $5 billion media deal cements Nine and Foxtel's grip on Australian sports broadcasting

5. 5

   business

   Wastewater heat could power Brisbane's infrastructure as city explores renewable energy alternatives

6. 6

   business

   Brisbane's fuel stations to face scrutiny after national bowser audit finds short-changing

7. 7

   finance

   Federal tax plans face local scrutiny as PM pushes back on criticism