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Stephanie BennettState Political Reporter

Stephanie Bennett is a state political reporter for The Courier-Mail and Sunday Mail. She has been a journalist with the publication since 2013, and has previously covered education, business and entertainment.

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Supplied artist impression of the proposed Gabba redevelopment if Brisbane won the rights to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games

‘A real threat’: The one thing that could cripple grand Olympic plans

There are fears there are just not enough workers to build major renewable energy projects and Olympic Games infrastructure.

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Developers thrown huge tax incentives to fix housing crisis

Property developers who build affordable homes will receive a slew of tax concessions, the Queensland Government has revealed. QUESTION TIME BLOG

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George St Beat: Political football as (most) ministers’ allegiances revealed

As the Broncos-Dolphins blockbuster looms Queensland’s local ministers have declared their allegiances – except one.

Brisbane Olympics 2032

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 22, 2023.Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner speaks at the 2032 Legacy Forum.Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

Mayor’s cheeky dig in bid to stop Brisbane becoming like southern capitals

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has taken a swipe at Melbourne and Sydney as he maps out how the city can avoid becoming a victim of its own success following the 2032 Olympics.

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The spiral staircase is a centrepiece of the design.

Awkward feature of our world-first Paralympics centre

A world-first multimillion-dollar para-athletic training centre will be built in Brisbane – but it has an eyebrow-raising feature.

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A group of teenagers robbed a woman down a dark alleyway.

‘It’s a sham’: Fiery, bizarre war of words over youth crime

Queensland’s youth crime issue isn’t going anywhere – as evidenced by this stunning series of comments about the scourge. WHAT WAS SAID

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Calls for ‘Silicon Valley’ precinct, Opera House rival to cement 2032 legacy

Thousands of Queenslanders have had their say on how Brisbane’s 2032 Games legacy should be shaped, with a cultural centre to rival the Sydney Opera House, and creating a Silicon Valley-type precinct among the most popular suggestions so far.

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Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games renders of sporting venues proposed for development - Brisbane Arena will host swimming Picture supplied by Populous

‘Don’t leave us behind’: Qld councils’ Olympic wish list revealed

Queensland’s local councils have urged the state government to commit to sharing the economic benefits of the 2032 Games across the state. This is what they want.

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An inquiry into Queensland's troubled islands has made 18 recommendations to the State Government.

‘Use it or lose it’: Plan to save Qld’s derelict island resorts

Developers who let Queensland’s idyllic islands fall to rack and ruin face having their leases cancelled under a plan to fix the state’s dilapidated island resorts.

QLD Politics

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - MARCH 15, 2023.Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles speaks during Question Time at Parliament House. Picture: Dan Peled / NCA NewsWire

George St Beat: Gabba rebuild leads to a billion more questions

Revelations the Gabba’s epic $1b redevelopment price tag never had a solid business case to back it up caused some confusion in the corridor’s of power.

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