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One occupation outnumbers all others across Brisbane.

Occupation maps: The most common job in every Brisbane suburb revealed

While one job outnumbers all others across Brisbane, data shows that people of certain occupations have carved out distinct territories across the city.

  • by Craig Butt, Marissa Calligeros and Angus Delaney

Perspective

The best thing about Christmas is being able to shop at midnight

Extended trading hours aren’t just convenient, they provide a taste of what Brisbane could be with a more diverse nighttime economy.

Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk

City Reporter

Want to buy a good gift? Start by thinking about where you live

The pain of feeding into consumerism hits hard this time of year, but there’s a way to inject extra thought into a good present and show support where its needed.

Courtney Kruk
Courtney Kruk

City Reporter

The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws

While those elevated to chair parliamentary committees may get less attention than ministers or opposition frontbenchers, they wield a lot of influence.

Matt Dennien
Matt Dennien

Reporter

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Crime & Courts

The business in Fortitude Valley on Thursday morning.
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Crime

Valley shop firebombed, police to probe any organised crime links

“This has only been a tobacco store for maybe two or three weeks, so it’s very new.”

  • by William Davis
The man in his 20s was found along Martyville Road in Martyville.

Arrest after Christmas Day roadside discovery of man’s body

Police believe the young man, aged in his 20s, was killed in a far north Queensland hit-and-run.

  • by William Davis

Politics

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

The RNA Showgrounds at Bowen Hills are, for now at least, nominated to host Olympic equestrian in 2032.

RNA fights back as Toowoomba makes bid to host Olympic sport

The RNA Showgrounds has launched its bid to prevent Toowoomba claiming hosting rights for Olympic equestrian events in 2032, after the Darling Downs city formally sought an upgrade of its showgrounds.

  • by Cameron Atfield
Archipelago’s Peter Edwards gives evidence as senators Bridget McKenzie and Matt Canavan look on.

Olympic inquiry to sit again, ahead of venue review release

A federal Senate inquiry into Brisbane 2032 has called another hearing for February, despite the Crisafulli government’s 100-day venue review not being due to release its findings until March. 

  • by Cameron Atfield

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