Sandbag depots prepped as Brisbane braces for days-long deluge
Brisbane City Council has prepared sandbag depots with residents warned to expect flooding as an outback Qld town records its highest rainfall total in 142 years.
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Rescue clip from 2022 Lismore floods used in Premier’s Qlder promo video
The state government’s official Brisbane 2032 launch video has been marred by an embarrassing slip-up after a clip of a Lismore flood rescue from 2022 was included in its promo.
Latest blow to premier who staked his job on arresting crime rate
New crime victim data is a wake-up call for Queenslanders and a blow to Premier David Crisafulli’s crusade. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Celebrity fashion house closes its last Brisbane store
The founder of fashion house White Label Noba – the preferred Australian label of Royal Zara Phillips – has announced it will close its last Brisbane store and move fully online.
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‘Where in the world does rail stop kilometres from CBD?’
For anyone who has relied on public transport across the Sunshine Coast, the prospect of having better connectivity to Maroochydore is welcome but the lack of rail is disappointing, writes Letea Cavander. JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Huge search for decorated SEQ cop feared missing in surf
A massive air, sea and ground search continues for respected Queensland police inspector Jay Notaro who vanished after going for a surf near Byron Bay.
Townsville prowler
A 31-year-old Townsville man has been charged after several alleged incidents of trespassing and indecent exposure on March 25. This CCTV footage…
Brisbane’s first Test tradition returns with stadium ‘certainty’
Brisbane will again host the first cricket test of the summer following the announcement of a new world-class stadium at Victoria Park.
Big enough? Backlash over size of 2032 Olympic stadium
The revealing of the 2032 Games masterplan has sparked a wide range of responses. HAVE YOUR SAY
Man found dead in office storage unit
Nurses and emergency services gather round the storage unit of an office building in Geelong CBD after a man was found dead inside.
Shining stars: Brisbane’s 30 best young dancers uncovered
Brisbane’s dance scene is stronger than ever and we’ve uncovered the brightest talents taking the art to the next level. MEET OUR YOUNG STARS
Three stadiums, 135k seats, within 3km: Shock Olympic shake-up no one saw coming
Three stadiums within a shock new multibillion-dollar sport and entertainment precinct will anchor Brisbane’s landmark 2032 Olympic Games plan.
Queensland Games won’t be another Victorian tragedy
Premier David Crisafulli has vowed to avoid a repeat of Victoria’s Commonwealth Games debacle, despite spreading the Olympics throughout Queensland.
Woman, 72, dies after being hit by car on Brisbane southside
A 72-year-old woman has died in hospital, two days after she was struck by a car on Brisbane’s southside.
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