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Rachel Riley is a Senior Reporter and Chief of Staff at The Courier-Mail based in Brisbane. She was previously the Assistant Editor at the The Mercury in Tasmania, Chief of Staff at the Townsville Bulletin and a Senior Reporter in North Queensland.

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Full ListSchools Hub

Qld’s other schools crisis: Wait lists explode, full enrolments revealed

Students are in temporary classrooms or languishing on waiting lists as Queensland grapples with a shortage of special schools. SEARCH THE LIST

ExclusiveBrisbane Olympics 2032

Brisbane could host multiple major swim meets at a new Acquatic Centre before the 2032 Olympics.

‘Clock is ticking’: Brisbane’s bold big splash move ahead of the Olympics

While Brisbane 2032 is locked in, ambitious plans are underway to bring the world’s best swimmers to the city as a dress rehearsal with the city chasing a key event.

Wellbeing

Vaping is not seen as cool because it's so unhealthy.

One in five Gen Zs have this habit. But it’s not seen as cool

Almost one in five Gen Zs has this very unhealthy habit. But it’s starting to lose its lustre. This is why.

Brisbane Olympics 2032

Fate of federal arena funding closer after PM’s whirlwind visit

Anthony Albanese has met David Crisafulli during a whirlwind trip to Queensland as they negotiate over diverting Brisbane Arena funding.

QLD Coronavirus News

100 cases a day, vaccination fail as worst ever Covid strain looms

With 100 Queenslanders a day already admitted to hospital, the state now faces a serious threat from the most contagious strain of Covid-19 ever recorded.

QLD Politics

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28, 2025: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during a press conference in Brisbane. Picture: Tertius Pickard

Why Albo’s holding out on $2.5bn 2032 Games funding pledge

During his first visit to Queensland since the federal election the Prime Minister said he won’t cough up $2.5bn for the 2032 Games cash without detail on where it would be better spent.

Brisbane Olympics 2032

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 28, 2025: Paralympian and Paralympics Australia Athletes Commission Member Ella Sabljak, International Paralympic Committee President, Andrew Parsons and Paralympian and Australian Sports Commissioner during a press conference in Brisbane. Picture: Tertius Pickard

‘Inclusion revolution’: Paralympics Australia’s Brisbane gold medal ambitions

The international Paralympics boss has revealed Paralympics Australia want to lead the medals table at Brisbane 2032, a feat not achieved since Sydney 2000.

Lifestyle

Aerial view of Mooloolaba, Queensland, AustraliaEscape 20 August 2023Why I travelPhoto - Getty Images

Queensland hot spot loses crown as top migration destination

A popular Queensland town has been dethroned by a booming Geelong as the most popular destination for Australians relocating for the first time.

Future QLD

EMBARGOED UNTIL SUNDAY MAIL - Artists impressions of the Brisbane Live precinct in Brisbane Central that will transform the area around the Roma Street Station

100-year plan: Heavy hitter’s vision for new Gabba precinct

Two global and venue heavyweights are among the 200 private companies to express interest in redeveloping the Gabba precinct.

ExclusiveBrisbane Olympics 2032

Private pile-on in state’s push to regenerate Gabba precinct

A state government plan to invite the private sector to build a new indoor entertainment centre as part of a redevelopment of the Gabba precinct has attracted hundreds of interested parties.

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