Two years’ rain in a week, Outback floods worse than 1974
Record-breaking floods have isolated parts of outback Queensland, with some areas copping almost 600mm of rain in a week – more than double the annual average.
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Last-minute deals, politics and shock over 2032 Games plan
Despite stumping up $3.4bn for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, the PM was never sent the Premier’s delivery plan, sources say, as details of the rollercoaster relationship between the two governments unfurl.
Deal or no deal? What really happened on Minister’s trip to Asia
Queenslanders waiting for the projected “millions of dollars” in trade from “minister for airport lounges” Ros Bates’ Asia trip might be surprised by the contents of the report on it. Find out what went down here. THIS IS GEORGE ST BEAT
Miles defends Labor after report links Queen’s Wharf partner to underworld figure
A major investment partner of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf casino maintained a secret relationship with organised crime figures and conducted shady handshake deals, an explosive report has found.
LNP cracks on with $3.78bn stadium plan as election stalls cash deal
Queensland will forge ahead with work on Brisbane’s behemoth Olympic stadium at Victoria Park despite failing to strike a cash deal with the Albanese government before the federal election.
Qld land owners brace for monster rate increase as values soar
Ratepayers in Brisbane and across Queensland could be smashed by hikes after property values skyrocketed over the past two years. SEARCH THE INTERACTIVE
REJECTED: A-G knocks back 70-point plan for human rights
A report into the state’s approach to human rights commissioned by the previous Labor government has been dismissed by the new Attorney-General.
Premier to stare down Victoria Park stadium haters
David Crisafulli has dismissed threats from opponents of the new 63,000-seat Victoria Park stadium who say they are set to “use every avenue possible to delay and obstruct those plans”.
Brisbane’s first Test tradition returns with stadium ‘certainty’
Brisbane will again host the first cricket test of the summer following the announcement of a new world-class stadium at Victoria Park.
‘Somewhere to dream’: Athletes praise Games venue plan
A series of prominent athletes have revealed their excitement over the newly released 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games venue plan, saying it’s not just about crowning sporting heroes, but creating them.
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