Just one World War II veteran led Brisbane’s Anzac Day march as the spirit of the greatest generation lives on. The contrast between the big crowds and the fading away of the WWII generation was striking.
As the nation prepares to honour its war veterans and service personnel, Australia’s most decorated soldier has come out in support of fellow VC holder Ben Roberts-Smith.
Listen to their stories, cherish them, because we’re down to the last, hardy survivors of the 900,000-plus Australians who pulled on a uniform when the world went to war in the bloodiest conflict in human history.
At 101, World War II Coastwatcher Jim Burrowes is clear-eyed, sharp of mind and head-over-heels in love with the woman he married 72 years ago, Beryl. Their story will inspire you.
When their beloved pets were savaged at the local park, two Brisbane women sought justice. What they encountered was a broken system struggling with an alarming surge in dog attacks.
If you’re worth $21bn and it’s your 70th birthday do you: a) Throw a bash on your new $40m superyacht. b) Threaten to build yourself an even bigger boat. c) Do whatever you please. d) All of the above.
The athletes love the old QEII stadium but opinion in Brisbane remains sharply divided over whether it’s the place to run the Olympic athletics in 2032.
Controversy flares over what Olympics supremo John Coates didn’t tell an independent review of 2032 Games venues in Brisbane.
Steven Miles had a choice between what’s expedient in a state election year and what should be done for the lasting benefit of Brisbane. No prize for guessing where he landed.
Steven Miles rejected the key finding of the inquiry he ordered into the troubled Brisbane Olympics and will spend up to $1.6bn on an ageing stadium.
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