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As it happened: Brisbane on Thursday, February 27

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February 27, 2025

The federal Labor government has promised $2.25 million to scope the work required on Brisbane’s Story Bridge.

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Public Transport

Money for transport upgrades, studies as federal Labor courts SEQ votes

After committing $2 billion to a single transport project in Melbourne, the Albanese government has pledged $200 million for seven projects in south-east Queensland.

February 27, 2025
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Tropical Cyclone Alfred was about 930 kilometres off Mackay on Wednesday.

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Big swells, heavy rain: How Cyclone Alfred will affect south-east Queensland

Whether it crosses the Queensland coast or curls away from the mainland, Tropical Cyclone Alfred will make its presence felt in the south-east.

February 27, 2025
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As it happened: Brisbane on Wednesday, February 26

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February 26, 2025

The IOC’s Kit McConnell will take up the role of Brisbane 2032’s chief sport officer in July.

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Brisbane 2032 poaches top IOC official in ‘huge coup’

Kit McConnell, who was appointed IOC sports director in 2013, will return home in July to take up the same role for the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.