Prestigious school rallies after death of dad, cricket coach
A prestigious Brisbane school community is rallying around the family of Darren Schmidt, who died while preparing his own father’s funeral.
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Serious questions must be asked of an incompetent State Government whose bungled handling of a fire emergency has created a crisis with lasting consequences, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN THE POLL
‘Humiliated’: Disability advocate kicked off Dreamworld ride
Disability advocate Karni Liddell was reduced to tears after she was kicked off a ride at Dreamworld and forced to leave her three-year-old son behind.
‘Blatant rip-off’: Tycoon challenges yacht club’s use of funds
Property tycoon Kevin Miller and high-flying members of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron are demanding answers over “over the top” fees and use of club funds.
Change the anthem, it’s the right thing to do
Substituting just one word in the opening couplet of Advance Australia Fair is the right thing, and it’s not a big ask. Just do it, writes Kylie Lang. VOTE IN THE POLL
Haunting morning before teen farewelled family
They were the tragedies no one saw coming. Two teen boys at a prominent Brisbane bayside college tragically took their lives within weeks of each other this year, rocking the school. There were no warning signs, one day Jonah Waterson went for a ride and never came home. Now his family and the school bravely speak.
Locals reveal Milan’s best secret sights
Milan is often derided as industrial and lacking soul but there is nothing colourless about this visitor’s experience of the city, thanks to her local guides.
I found Europe’s best-kept food secret
Strolling around an overlooked city with fairytale architecture and sampling chocolate, cake and charcuterie? The world’s best beer is going to have to wait …
Coast school announces complete ban on mobile phones
A Sunshine Coast private school has banned the use of mobile phones in a desperate bid to force students to socialise face-to-face.
Unpicked: Truth about Australia’s best resort
It’s no surprise that this luxury resort on Hamilton Island has won more than 50 national and international awards since 2008. So our suggestion – get there.
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