Grubby and ill-timed: Labor’s attack on Bates a major blunder
A provocative heckle has highlighted the state government’s failures to provide maternity services while exposing Labor cyber bullying and hypocrisy, writes Des Houghton.
A provocative heckle has highlighted the state government’s failures to provide maternity services while exposing Labor cyber bullying and hypocrisy, writes Des Houghton.
Trainee priests are at risk of being left in a “stupor” or suffering nausea and vomiting if an expansion of Brisbane’s iconic XXXX brewery goes ahead, the Anglican Church claims as it takes the brewery’s owners to court.
LNP health spokeswoman Ros Bates has “pleaded” with Shannon Fentiman and others to take down social media posts which she says have resulted in a ‘wave of cyber bullying’. QUESTION TIME BLOG
Two longstanding Coorparoo businesses have been ripped apart by a monster fire this morning with 15 crews battling to contain the blaze for more than an hour.
Nina Schrinner takes us inside her personal vault to reveal the dark times and “seasons of brokenness” she has experienced as one half of a true power couple.
Brisbane’s iconic Caxton St precinct has enjoyed its biggest trading weekend in history, after being closed to traffic for the NRL Magic Round.
Australians still stranded in New Caledonia are rationing food as they wait for an exit strategy out of the troubled territory.
Brisbane musicians say they have “lost gigs” over noise complaints from residents that are putting entertainment venues in the spotlight for the wrong reasons, as new data reveals the suburbs with the worst rates of racket.
A Brisbane mum of three has revealed that she tried to take her own life due to her struggle to live with a chronic manifestation of a skin condition that affects 30 per cent of Australians. Read her story of survival.
The State Government is refusing to reveal the exact amount it has spent on a crucial part of the Cross River Rail project, despite costs blowing out by more than $1 billion.
Broncos fans were out in force, as were fans of a heap of NRL teams, at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night as Magic Round got off to the flyer.
Cult US rapper Macklemore has worn his heart on his sleeve at a livewire Brisbane concert, preaching gratitude, love, peace and making his views on Palestine clear, while a surprise guest almost stole the show from him.
Homeless people who were kicked out of an inner-Brisbane park to make way for a festival will be forced to return to their tents, advocates say.
Brisbane’s rental storm shows no signs of ending as vacancy rates barely rise, according to the latest PropTrack Market Insight Report.
Apartments could become more affordable in Brisbane under Adrian Schrinner’s plan to remove outdated requirements for new developments.
An Art Deco home in inner Brisbane is attracting buyers left right and centre with its charm and timelessness. See the pics.
One of the biggest names in Brisbane dining is coming to Queen’s Wharf in time for its August opening.
One of Australia’s first vertical retirement communities built within a racecourse precinct is coming to life in Brisbane’s northeast and is already 50 per cent sold. Here’s what we know
Twenty-year-old homeowner Amity Williams began saving for her first home when she was 18 but had her eye on the property market long before that. Here’s how she did it.
This weekend’s NRL Magic Round is officially a sellout, with the footy festival on track for its biggest turnout and a $50m windfall for Brisbane.
A parent at one of Brisbane’s top private schools has launched an unprecedented petition calling for a no-confidence vote in the head of college.
A dedicated night-time commissioner tasked with revitalising Brisbane’s 24-hour economy is being considered by Premier Steven Miles, with a local music identity an early favourite.
We owe it to our visitors to ensure Brisbane is at its vibrant best well before the 2032 Games, writes the editor.
A turbulent week at Queensland LNP headquarters that included a 300-strong meeting and a protest vote against a key power player has resulted in a warning over integrity just months out from the state election.
A complete overhaul of South Bank will involve turning roads into green walkways, the end of the piazza and the Maritime Museum, and newly-built areas including a dedicated parkour zone. SEE THE IMAGES
Brisbane and Sunshine Coast rail commuters are facing reported peak hour delays of up to 60 minutes after a vehicle hit a bridge north of the city, while a signalling issue is causing 30-minute delays on services on another line.
Queensland’s housing crisis has been laid bare – and more pain could be on the way. ALL THE DETAILS
The Olympic debacle had led to political attacks but who will consider what’s best for Queensland?
Commuters using a new $17m Brisbane ferry terminal this week will be forced to find a way around a rotting boardwalk leading to the dock that has been closed for safety reasons for almost a year.
The controversial QSAC site is unlikely to see any construction work before November, as it threatens to hurt the Queensland election campaigns of the major parties. Here’s what it means for the planning of the 2032 Olympics.
NRL great Glenn Lazarus has sold his Mount Ommaney abode for a modest price. SEE THE RESULT
Passengers can at last get a glimpse inside the Cross River Rail’s underground station network at the Roma St interchange ahead of rollout of the $6.3bn project. SEE THE VIDEO
An award-winning renovated Queenslander cottage owned by Brisbane Lion’s Eric Hipwood and his partner has hit the market. FIND OUT WHERE
A landmark Bowen Hills site has been given the green light for a $140m residential development on the northern fringes of Brisbane. FIND OUT MORE
More than of half of Queenslanders on the state’s ballooning social housing waitlist are homeless or at risk of sleeping rough, with new data revealing the crisis is deepening.
The iconic 1889-built Brekky Creek Hotel is under threat from developers, with an “overbearing” 199-unit residential tower feared to “impact the viability” of the Brisbane landmark.
Steven Miles has made us a laughing stock on the world stage, and his opposite number has hardly inspired, writes Kylie Lang.
A glamorous young Brisbane couple have lost their legal battle with a celebrity architect over a massive luxury high-rise in an exclusive riverside enclave.
David Crisafulli has rejected the construction of any new stadiums for the 2032 Games, promising an independent review of venues but restricting what it can recommend.
Native forest home to endangered koalas would be bulldozed to make way for the state government’s controversial Olympic athletics stadium, and a Brisbane Labor councillor has added his voice to criticism of the move.
David Crisafulli’s decision to completely rule out any new stadiums being built for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games should he become Premier is a total cop-out, writes Stephanie Bennett.
The gold medal dreams of Queensland’s Olympians could be destroyed by the demolition of their $10m state-of-the-art training centre.
A neighbourhood war has erupted in one of Brisbane’s trendiest suburbs over alterations to a multimillion-dollar trophy home.
Premier Steven Miles has used the first rule of cabinet to fend off a savage grilling over claims his government sought advice on whether to cancel the 2032 Games. QUESTION TIME BLOG
The man whose $450k government-funded review of the Brisbane 2032 Games was snubbed by the Premier says politicians must be brave and “make the right decisions” instead of playing politics, reinforcing his arguments in support of Victoria Park.
Steven Miles will snub the findings of a $450,000 taxpayer-funded review to spend billions upgrading the dilapidated Queensland Sport and Athletic Centre for the 2032 Games.
Queensland’s alternative government has remained silent on whether it supports the premier’s $1.6bn Olympic stadiums plan, but instead pledged to go back to the drawing board if elected in October.
Queenslanders have slammed the Premier’s decision to ignore the recommendation of his own review in the 2032 Brisbane Games to choose a “dumb location” with “no public transport and miles from city” for its main stadium. HAVE YOUR SAY
The man responsible for a review of 2032 Olympics and Paralympic Games venues says it’s time to start building, with a Victoria Park stadium at the centre of plans and possible green space where the Gabba now stands.
Voting has opened for the Brisbane City Council elections. We’ve put together a full guide of the candidates who are running as well as explaining how preference voting works. SEE THE LIST.
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