‘Get on with it’: Mayor demands action on critical Olympic infrastructure
Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery says the Premiers 100 day-deadline for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has led to cost increases for a critical sporting precinct.
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Councillors’ bizarre theories to justify keeping fluoride out of water
Local government councillors against having fluoride in the water supply have used bizarre claims and debunked conspiracy theories to justify their decision.
‘Best premier we never had’: Moments that spurred Treasurer into politics
He grew up on a farm before studying law and travelling Europe with his opera singer wife. Now David Janetzki reveals two moments that sparked his interest in politics. WELCOME TO HIGH STEAKS
WATCH: Mum allegedly tried to run man down in road rage drama
Footage capturing the moment a Queensland mum of two allegedly used her car to try and run a man down following a road rage incident can be revealed. SEE THE VIDEO
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Which stadium should Gout Gout race for gold in?
He’s quickly becoming Australia’s favourite athlete and could be the face of the Brisbane Olympics. But where should Gout Gout race for gold in 2032?
Killer heat: Collapses, evictions as Vegas royalty rock Brisbane
US rock royalty The Killers have celebrated exactly 20 years since their first visit to Brisbane, but the sellout show wasn’t without a few issues.
Iconic Qld music festival’s fresh ideas to battle ticket sales slump
The legendary Woodford Folk Festival has come up with solutions like afterpay to pump up ticket sales after it sounded a dire warning over its future and many answered the cry for help.
Terrifying warning to Qld parents over deadly summer trend
Qld parents are being warned to stay extra vigilant ahead of a hot summer.
Christmas blackout? Fears grow over SEQ power failure
Christmas could be under threat of another power outage after SEQ was hit hard over the weekend.
Veteran barrister’s legal licence gone for good
A bankrupt veteran Queensland barrister awaiting trial on a corruption charge related to former Ipswich mayor Paul Pisasale has lost the battle to get his legal licence back, with a scathing judgment handed down.
Youth mental health crisis hits shocking new low
Eight years old is now the age that children start to experience serious mental health decline, with a shock new report revealing that age 10 use to be the start of the danger zone.
Gabba finds a backer as all eyes turn to Victoria Park option
Brisbane’s ageing Gabba should be rebuilt for the 2032 Games despite major challenges, an urban planner says.
Millionaire insurance broker’s son offered boys PlayStation giftcards for nudes
An insurance chief executive has attended a Brisbane court to support his adult son, who gave hundreds of dollars worth of PlayStation giftcards to pre-teen boys in exchange for nude photos on Snapchat.
Residential care to explode $500m amid under-budgeting claims
The cost of Queensland’s residential care system will explode by $500m, amid claims of extreme under-budgeting by the former Labor government.
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