Perspective
Crime
Adult crime, adult time: Responsibilities can’t come without rights
We can’t have it both ways. If young people are to be treated like adults in the criminal justice system, how can we deny them the right to vote?
- by Cameron Atfield
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Building Bad
High Court whisperer to lead CFMEU old guard’s challenge over new laws
Former CFMEU national president Jade Ingham said the union had been stolen from its members under “un-Australian” laws he would fight to overturn.
- by Olivia Ireland and Cameron Atfield
The Star may win Qld tax reprieve but NSW says no
The Queensland government is considering a potential tax reprieve for The Star while the NSW government has ruled out any further concessions.
- by Amelia McGuire and Cameron Atfield
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Animal attacks
‘Experienced’ Dreamworld handler attacked while walking tiger
A Dreamworld employee mauled on Monday morning while walking a tiger has been described as one of the theme park’s more experienced handlers.
- by Cameron Atfield
Customs House to get a new roof, and a temporary new look
While it will be a “like for like” replacement, the work will result in a radical change in appearance for the historic 135-year-old building.
- by Cameron Atfield
Brisbane Metro link to airport not cleared for take-off
The state government and Brisbane council were singing from the same Brisbane Metro hymn sheet on Wednesday. Then the reality of Airtrain set in.
- by Cameron Atfield and Matt Dennien
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E-Scooters
It’s time for Brisbane to neuter the scooters
Melbourne has banned rental e-scooters. Brisbane should consider doing the same – at least until we can separate them from pedestrians.
- by Cameron Atfield
Compulsory preferential voting to be scrapped if LNP takes power
The minority Palaszczuk government reintroduced compulsory preferential voting in 2016. David Crisafulli has vowed to once again make it optional.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Brisbane Metro
E-scooter injury burden on Brisbane’s biggest hospital revealed
E-scooter riders have been urged to take better care of their own safety after another two people wound up in hospital overnight.
- by William Davis and Cameron Atfield
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Everything old is new again, as stadium proposal shows
The Northshore proposal borrows heavily from a 26-year-old plan for the same site. But at this stage, all stadium options need to be explored.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Brisbane Airport
The Indian superstar inadvertently cashing in on Brisbane Airport
Actor Naga Shaurya is hardly a household name in Brisbane, but if you’re a Facebook user, you may have come across him.
- by Cameron Atfield
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