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‘Absolute mayhem’: The most dangerous zebra crossing in Brisbane
Zebra crossings seem simple enough: drivers stop to let people cross. So why are so many pedestrians hit by cars at this blackspot?
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Qld election 2024 leaders debate LIVE updates: Steven Miles, David Crisafulli go head-to-head | Leaders quizzed on cost-of-living, youth crime and health
The LNP’s David Crisafulli and Labor’s Steven Miles are tonight facing off in the first debate of the Queensland election campaign. Follow for a live stream of the debate and commentary on the key moments as they happen.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Rosanna Ryan
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Teaching
A $300 watch and Dom Perignon: The gifts lavished on Queensland’s teachers
Apples are old hat; Apple AirPods are where it’s at when it comes to showing appreciation for your child’s teacher. But is it what they really want?
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Education
Queensland’s home-school regulator needs overhaul, review finds
A rethink of the burgeoning home-school sector has been proposed amid a tripling in the number of children taught at home.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
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Courts
The government overpaid John $81K when it resumed his home. Now it wants it back
An administrative slip-up led to a “9” in the wrong spot when the government resumed a home for a troubled road project with a $424 million cost blowout.
- by Felicity Caldwell
No, a tsunami is not headed for Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology triggered confusion and mild panic on Wednesday morning when it briefly issued a tsunami warning for Brisbane.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Angus Dalton
Archer was kicked out of his own pub. Now the push to allow pets inside venues is going national
A dogged campaign to allow dogs to join humans inside cafes and pubs will be taken to the national government meeting.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Public Transport
Is your bus or train busier than 2018? We have the official figures
Brisbane Times can reveal how many monthly public transport trips have been taken in SEQ since 2018 – and whether 50¢ fares are making a difference.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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City life
Hate parking at the train station? Travis has found another solution
Queensland’s 50¢ fares have sparked a surge in public transport use, and while even more commuters might be inclined to get on board, finding a car park near a station can be tricky.
- by Felicity Caldwell
It’s a 15-hour drive from the big city lights, but this regional school outperforms Brisbane
Students from this regional Queensland school are outshining Brisbane schools, while the gap between city and country is narrower in Queensland versus NSW.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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City life
Which of these is art? It’s a trick question, and I love it if you disagree
One of Brisbane’s newest pieces of public art has been described as a “saggy boob monster”. It’s time we showed a greater appreciation for our city’s artworks.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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