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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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Class warfare: 2400 WorkCover claims as teachers under mental, physical attack

The details of more than 2400 WorkCover claims have laid bare the physical and mental harm being done to teachers by unruly students. SEARCH THE LIST

QLD News

Aerial image of Kings beach, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia

Revealed: Hottest place in Qld for interstate movers

Population flow into regional Australia is at its highest level in more than two years with a Queensland area attracting the largest share of movers over the past year. SEE THE DATA

Future QLD

Developing Queensland - Huge Aerial Panorama of the Brisbane Skyline, Queensland, Australia. Converted from RAW.

Queensland Inc: How to solve the biggest problem facing Brisbane 2032

Brisbane is the greatest story never told, but one 2032 Olympic Games organisers want to put on the lips of every overseas visitor and investor.

QLD News

FUTURE BRISBANE - Beatrice and Jessie Andrews from Thornlands enjoying time by the Brisbane River at Southbank, Sunday, November 24, 2024 - Picture: Richard Walker

The big LNP decision which could reshape Qld’s school calendar

It’s the biggest event Queensland may ever host, and some serious calls need to be made around who will be able to attend.

ExclusiveFuture QLD

## EMBARGOED IMAGES NOT FOR USE BEFORE 6TH MARCH 2024 ## Victoria park Olympics.......Brisbane BOLD proposes doubling the 2032 legacy outcomes for the city in a cohesive urban corridor. In legacy the concept establishes the new capital of our Knowledge Economy infrastructure featuring 2000+ dwellings of affordable keyworker housing, world's best sports and events excellence corridor situated amongst 60ha of urban parklands within 1.5km’s of the CBD, establishing a broader macro cross-city green line connecting our hospitals and universities to the city centre. This secure, contained precinct leverages both Cross River Rail and Metro infrastructure and will catapult the city 20 years forward through a vision-led citywide master plan while offering significant savings and gross value add benefits. In addition, this strategy provides compelling Housing Accelerators freeing up 15,000 dwellings worth of inner 5km affordable and BTR housing opportunities for immediate prosecution. Pictured Supplied by ARCHIPELAGO

The two simple words Brisbane wants the world to see it as

A survey has found how Queenslanders want Brisbane portrayed to the world in the run-up to the 2032 Games.

Future QLD

Renders of the Gabba Stadium ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Source: Queensland Government

IOC warning to Brisbane before crucial Games move

No new venues should be built just for the 2032 Games and bespoke temporary venues should be avoided, an expert has declared.

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WingÃs drone delivery operation at Grand Plaza Shopping Centre, Browns Plains. Picture: Liam Kidston

Drone food delivery is taking off in the southeast – we gave it a whirl

A Google-linked aerial drone company is making thousands of deliveries each week to hungry customers in the Logan area.

ExclusiveBrisbane City

Future Brisbane - New render for the proposed expansion of Howard Smith Wharves Picture Supplied

Fresh images: What new Howard Smith Wharves will look like

New details and images have been revealed as plans to redevelop one of Brisbane’s most popular riverside precincts take shape.

ExclusiveFuture QLD

Chermside to Magic Mile: Sneak peek at shape of Brisbane to come

Chermside could become Brisbane’s mini Parramatta, while Moorooka’s Magic Mile could swap its car yards for bike paths under bold urban renewal plans. SEE THE PICS

ExclusiveQLD Politics

Race against time as crumbling city icon approaches end of life

New photos have exposed the true extent of rust and corrosion on Brisbane’s famous Story Bridge as it nears the end of its lifespan, triggering urgent action as experts determine what’s needed to ensure it can serve the city for another 100 years.

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