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An expert panel appointed by the Queensland government wanted small lots to host more than one home.

Think small: What expert housing panel wanted to tell the government

Only weeks before the Queensland election, government-appointed experts met to express their frustrations and put their unheeded advice in writing.

  • Sean Parnell

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A review into workplace sexual violence within Queensland Health has found the sector’s response and prevention framework is “extensive”, but doesn’t cater well to individual victims’ needs.

Queensland Health vows to remedy ‘lack of faith’ in worker protections

A review of workplace sexual violence in the health system found victims’ needs were routinely overlooked, with some reports taking more than a year to resolve. 

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
‘Corruption’ and ‘cover up’ alleged amid spat over civil service appointments

‘The gig is up’: More offences to be added to ‘adult crime, adult time’ laws

Rape, attempted murder, aggravated robbery, torture and arson are among the offences to be added in the next tranche of changes.

  • Sean Parnell
Minister for youth justice and corrective services Laura Gerber with police minister Dan Purdie at the opening of the Wacol Youth Remand Centre on Saturday morning.

Remand centre for young offenders finally opens in Brisbane

The 76-bed Wacol facility, announced under the Palaszczuk government, will reduce the strain on the state’s watchhouses and help youths develop new skills.

  • Courtney Kruk
Paul Davies’ 2008 painting of Spring Hill’s Centenary Pool, which opened three years after the 1956 Olympics in Melbourne.

National Aquatics Centre slated for heritage site, despite review concerns

Premier David Crisafulli went against expert advice to promise the world’s best swimming centre, but is vague about the impact on heritage-listed Centenary Pool.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Concept designs for Brisbane Live, the precursor to Brisbane Arena, released by the state government in 2019. It is depicted at its original site.

Brisbane Arena axed from Olympics, its fate left to private sector

“The government’s decision not to proceed with the Arena as part of the Games plan does not mean the death of Brisbane Arena,” Premier David Crisafulli said.

  • William Davis
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Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the transport project was the reason the region joined Brisbane’s Olympic bid.

‘Long-lasting legacy’: Sunshine Coast promised mass transit for 2032

A Sunshine Coast public transport link dubbed ‘The Wave’ has been given the green light, promising heavy rail from Brisbane and local Metro-style buses.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
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As it happened: David Crisafulli announces stadium at Victoria Park, plus new Olympic infrastructure for Queensland regions

It’s been more than 100 days since the starter’s gun fired on the final review into infrastructure options for Brisbane 2032. And today, we found out what shape our Games will take.

  • Felicity Caldwell and Rosanna Ryan
The first breakthrough on Bribie Island (top) was caused by Seth in 2022, with Alfred causing a second, smaller breakthrough (bottom) in March.

Caloundra exposed after cyclone opened up Bribie ‘like a zipper’

An upcoming government review of the Pumicestone Passage, north of Brisbane, will hear community concerns about the “highly dynamic” waterway.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said “temporary” Olympic venues like the upgraded QSAC were a waste of funds, and promised “legacy” projects for the regions.

QSAC stadium plan derided as a ‘dud’ as LNP focuses on legacy options

Ahead of Tuesday’s release of the 100-day Olympic review, the LNP has promised legacy projects within budget – even if that means private partnerships.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt

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