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PADDINGTON AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY 23RD APRIL 2025 High Steaks luncheon with James ÃRupertÃ McCall, Author, Poet, Rugby player and former Lawyer at the Paddock tavern Picture David Clark

Poet and they didn’t know it: How mates made a name for Rupert

Rupert McCall is a household name in Queensland as one of Australia’s most celebrated contemporary poets. But it’s not the name he was born with. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

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The tragedies that shattered western Sydney during WWI

Hidden on the outskirts of the Sydney basin, Emu Plains boasts a rich history and in 1914, there was no shortage of young men clamouring to volunteer for active service.

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High Steaks with Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and journalist Jeremy Pierce at Cavills Steakhouse and Rooftop Bar at Runaway Bay. Mayor Tom Tate. Picture Glenn Hampson

‘English is my second language’: The Tate-isms that raised eyebrows

From mangled metaphors to politically incorrect turns of phrase, colourful Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate is never far from a headline. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

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Why trailblazing former lord mayor has started to plan her funeral

It was a shock diagnosis decades in the making for former Brisbane lord mayor Sallyanne Atkinson. But that’s not why this Qld trailblazer is now thinking very specifically about her own farewell.

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30 best restaurants: Foodies’ ultimate guide to Sunshine Coast

Looking for somewhere spectacular to eat? Here’s our comprehensive foodie guide of the best restaurants on Sunshine Coast.

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Moment Allison’s sister discovered Baden-Clay’s abusive control

Vanessa Fowler still remembers the chilling moment she discovered the control Gerard Baden-Clay had over her sister, Allison, his restrictions on her and how he’d isolate her from loved ones.

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Townsville's Luke Ford competing in the steer wrestling during last weekend's Mount Isa Rodeo. Picture: Stephen Mowbray Photography

Like a raging bull: Fighting to save the greatest show on red earth

Born in the red dust of outback Queensland, the mighty Mount Isa Rodeo has grown into a multimillion-dollar phenomenon, attracting people from around the world. But now, a fight rages to ensure its survival.

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Never-before-seen side to ultimate warrior Dean Boxall

He’s the introverted extrovert behind some of our greatest swimmers in Ariarne Titmus, Mollie O’Callaghan and Shayna Jack but there’s a side to Dean Boxall that is rarely seen in the public eye.

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05/04/2023: Thousands of CFMEU union members march in a protest from Queens Gardens to the Federal offices at Waterfront Place, where a glass door was broken and windows were pounded by fists and hands, Brisbane. pic Lyndon Mechielsen/Courier Mail

CFMEU enforcers and the West End stand-off: Qld’s worst kept secret exposed

As an isolated moment it was incendiary, but the whole truth was far more confronting because once and for all it exposed the brutal rise to power of the CFMEU in Queensland.

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**HOLD FOR THE WEEKEND PAPERS** Senator Susan McDonald enjoying lunch with Michael Madigan in the Spanish Garden at the Breakfast Creek Hotel Picture Lachie Millard

I took a beef baroness to the Brekky Creek. This is what she ordered

When you’re a beef baroness and ex-CEO of Super Butcher, what do you choose from the menu at a renowned steakhouse? FIND OUT IN HIGH STEAKS

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Georgie Stevenson with her daughter Ivy, 2.

‘I gave up law to be an influencer’: Qld mum’s empire

She’s the self-made multi-millionaire with her own global empire, but this young Queensland mum had to risk it all to pursue her dreams. She did it all before turning 30.

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Kendall Gilding relaxes at home, Saturday, December 30, 2023 - Picture: Richard Walker

TV presenter’s heartbreaking family decision

A TV presenter has opened up about her harrowing journey and the major ethical dilemma that remains.

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**HOLD FOR THE SUNDAY MAIL** Robbie Katter High steaks at Port office hotel, on Monday 24th June 2024 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Katter’s plan to chop the state of Queensland clear in half

Robbie Katter, KAP state leader is the latest incarnation of the once-powerful political force which emanated from regional Queensland. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS

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Five must-see shows that will sell out at BrisFest 2024

A different buzzword has defined each of the past four Brisbane Festivals as the arts scene weathered the pandemic and beyond. So what’s in store for 2024?

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