Perspective
Perspective
City life
Brisbane was crowned the world’s earliest rising city. Does the title stick?
When most cities are still sleeping, Brisbanites are already up and at ’em.
- by Courtney Kruk
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Perspective
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
Perspective
NRL 2024
The long-serving apprentice and dormant champion the Broncos should call
While the Broncos will no doubt hunt an experienced NRL coach, should a former premiership hero and developing prospect be given shock considerations?
- by Nick Wright
Perspective
Queensland votes
What an ad library tells us about the state of Queensland politics
A now-outdated promotional blitz is just a preview of the fast-moving campaign we can expect as the election draws near. What can we learn from efforts so far?
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Government
Queensland has its first night-life tsar. Has he been set up to sink or swim?
The former Powderfinger bassist has his work cut out for him as many live music venues and hospitality operators struggle to stay afloat.
- by Courtney Kruk
Opinion
Style
This old thing? It’s from that golden time before life got real
We all romanticise the past. Clearing out the wardrobe brings rose-coloured memories – and the occasional jolt.
- by Genevieve Novak
Perspective
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
An American country music star exposes Brisbane’s stadium gap
Had the original plan for the 2032 Olympics been followed, both Luke Combs and the Brisbane Roar could play on the same night in future.
- by Cameron Atfield
Perspective
City life
Sydney museum director had to be carried from office in his chair
The day Gerard Krefft was removed from the Australian Museum for his radical views on evolutions, God and science.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Perspective
Queensland votes
The state seats where votes may be worth more – or less
Major party campaigns are gearing up for key stops across Queensland’s 93 electorates before October 26. But some seats aren’t like the others.
- by Matt Dennien
Perspective
Charity
Has a politician knocked on your door of late? If so, did they sway your views?
Even before the Queensland election campaign officially begins, candidates have started doorknocking. But how effective is it in persuading voters?
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Queensland votes
If Labor and the LNP hope you forget (bits of) the past, what’s the future?
This parliament’s final months has taught us at least one thing: the major parties want the October election to be a contest of ideas. Here’s what’s on offer so far.
- by Matt Dennien
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