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Matty Holdsworth is a Deputy Digital Editor for The Courier-Mail. He has been a journalist with Queensland newspapers and mastheads for the past seven years including stints in Central Queensland, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. He has a focus on education, crime, business, health and sport.

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Education

Inside some of Queensland strictest schools.

Rigid rules, strict dress codes and bans: Inside Qld’s strictest schools

From students being sent home for unacceptable hair cuts, to children being told to “be silent”, we’ve gone inside some of the state’s strictest private schools.

Education

Diverse group of students with disabilities doing arts and crafts.

‘Us against them’: Outrage over calls to phase out Qld special schools

Queensland school communities are divided over a new push to phase out special schools and put high-needs children into mainstream classes. VOTE IN POLL

QLD Politics

Astonishing Voice exit polling: Massive Qld boilover no one saw coming

Voice referendum exit polling conducted at early voting centres across Queensland show the state may be on track for a result very few saw coming.

ExclusiveEducation

L to R, Indi Fletcher 17yrs in year 12, teacher Aliska Bierman, Harris Zhong 18yrs in year 12, how a schools trial will embrace AI in the curriculim, State High, South Brisbane, on Friday 6th October 2023 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Explained: Qld schools set for biggest change since the internet

It’s the biggest technological advancement in education since the internet and calculator, now Queensland state schools are ready to embrace the AI revolution. Here’s how it works.

Education

Families are paying as much as $50,000 extra for homes in catchments of high-performing public schools.

Revealed: Every Brisbane suburb’s best school for NAPLAN results

Analysis has revealed the best primary and secondary schools for NAPLAN results in 180 suburbs across Brisbane, Logan and Moreton Bay. CHECK YOUR AREA

Broncos

The boys from Brisbane get ready for the NRL Grand Final at Accor Stadium, Sydney Olympic Park. Pics Adam Head

Fans swarm Caxton St, Sydney to see Broncos’ wild ride

Broncos fans flooded Caxton St to cheer on their beloved team in the grand final, throwing beer cans in the air every time they scored a try and feeling the pain as they eventually lost the nailbiter.

UpdatedSport

How you can celebrate the return of NRL, AFL Grand Final teams

Footy fans will get to celebrate the return of Brisbane’s NRL and AFL Grand Final teams at some special events on Monday. Here’s what you need to know.

QLD News

Broncos versus Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium. Broncos Shane Perry. Reporter Adam Gardini

2006 vibes as Perry reveals why Brisbane will win

Shane Perry was the unheralded halfback plucked out of reserve grade and into a team of household names – now 17 years later his successor has been crowned and it’s a very similar story.

Sport

Peter Nicolaou and son Nicholas 4 attend the NRL Fan day at Circular Quay in Sydney ahead of SundayÃs NRL Grand Final against Penrith. Pics Adam Head

Broncos get rockstar welcome to Sydney ahead of grand final

The Brisbane Broncos have been treated to a rock star reception in the heart of Sydney paraded in front of hundreds of diehard fans days out from the NRL grand final.

Sport

Where you can watch the NRL, AFL grand finals in Brisbane.

Live sites: Where to watch NRL, AFL grand finals in Brisbane

From South Bank Parklands to Treasury Casino, these are the live sites where you can soak in all the atmosphere for the AFL and NRL grand finals this weekend.

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