Revealed: The heavy hitters facing the axe from Games board
High-profile sport and business identities are set to be dramatically axed from the powerful Brisbane 2032 board.
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Campbell: The real ‘cruel hoax’ of this election campaign
After four days listening to this lot, it’s hard not to feel that if a country gets the politicians it deserves then we must have been must been very bad indeed.
Public service’s ‘only’ casualty: What Kaiser might be doing next
He was famously the “only” public service boss to be sacked by the LNP state government. Now Mike Kaiser is eyeing a new role. THIS IS GEORGE ST BEAT
Gerber’s lips are sealed. Is she hiding an ‘adult time, adult crime’ bombshell?
Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber has refused to detail what seven serious charges will be included in the second round of the government’s flagship crime laws this week.
Push to get Jackie Trad before powerful Ethics Committee
Annastacia Palaszczuk and Jackie Trad are likely to be called before the Queensland Parliamentary Ethics Committee to explain their role in the taxpayer-funded political cover-up exposed in a Crime and Corruption Commission report, writes Des Houghton
Miles defends Labor after report links Queen’s Wharf partner to underworld figure
A major investment partner of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf casino maintained a secret relationship with organised crime figures and conducted shady handshake deals, an explosive report has found.
New map reveals shock future of Gabba, new arena
Deputy Premier and Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie just made private development of a Brisbane Arena much more enticing.
Aircon seats, retractable roof: Uber modern stadiums Victoria Park could emulate
From airconditioned seats, fields that retract and immersive LED displays, we’ve compiled a list of state-of-the-art aspects that Victoria Park’s new venue could adopt.
LNP cracks on with $3.78bn stadium plan as election stalls cash deal
Queensland will forge ahead with work on Brisbane’s behemoth Olympic stadium at Victoria Park despite failing to strike a cash deal with the Albanese government before the federal election.
Vote now: Albo the ascendant after Dutton peaks too early
Labor has a spring in its step following an interest-rate cut and a shocking couple of months for Peter Dutton, writes Paul Williams. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Editor’s view: New threat exposes Crisafulli vulnerability
Premier David Crisafulli’s carefully plotted path down the political middle of the road is at risk of being knocked off-course, writes the editor.
Loophole plot: How Metro service could circumvent Airtrain monopoly
After failed attempts to end Brisbane’s Airtrain monopoly, an alternative plan has been hatched to get Olympic crowds to and from the airport.
Ipswich councillor’s alleged misconduct investigation costs ratepayers $18k
Ipswich ratepayers have shelled out more than $18,000 to investigate an alleged breach of conduct by councillor Andrew Antoniolli that left council staff “distressed”.
‘Hijacked by extremists’: Mayor pulls $25k in funding after winner’s rant
Adrian Schrinner has exploded after a teacher accused the government of helping Israel kill innocent Palestinian men, women and children during an “offensive” speech at the Queensland Music Awards. SEE THE VIDEO
Inside the state-of-the-art, urban reimagining of Ekka’s home
A new private-public partnership, 20,000-seat stadium, units for 10,000 athletes and even a multistorey horse pavilion – step inside the cutting edge transformation of the RNA Showgrounds.
Brisbane transport hub that just got way more important
Brisbane’s Exhibition train station will receive a major facelift to service Olympic-sized crowds at Victoria Park.
Total crock: Why the Fitzroy River beats Long Beach, California
A lot has been said about rowing on Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River this week, mostly by people who have never been near it, writes Matt Canavan.
Damning crime stats show scale of job facing Premier
New crime victim data is a wake-up call for Queenslanders and a blow to Premier David Crisafulli’s crusade. VOTE IN OUR POLL
David Crisafulli just did what Steven Miles should have a year ago
The courage Premier David Crisafulli has shown this week has been returned in spades, with a massive fillip in public sentiment towards the 2032 Games, writes the editor.
REJECTED: A-G knocks back 70-point plan for human rights
A report into the state’s approach to human rights commissioned by the previous Labor government has been dismissed by the new Attorney-General.
Bolt: Federal Treasurer the voice of little authority
Australians are getting poorer but our Treasurer speaks with such certainty that many voters probably reckon he must really know his stuff. His National Press Club appearance, however, exposed how clueless he really is.
Premier to stare down Victoria Park stadium haters
David Crisafulli has dismissed threats from opponents of the new 63,000-seat Victoria Park stadium who say they are set to “use every avenue possible to delay and obstruct those plans”.
Three stadiums, 135k seats, within 3km: Shock Olympic shake-up no one saw coming
Three stadiums within a shock new multibillion-dollar sport and entertainment precinct will anchor Brisbane’s landmark 2032 Olympic Games plan.
Croc expert suggests Fitzroy reptile removal during Olympics
Renowned crocodile expert John Lever has a simple solution to make an Olympic rowing event on the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton work.
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