Perspective
Government
A Queensland Senate may be the only thing to protect the LNP from itself
A proportionally representative Queensland upper house would protect future state governments from their worst instincts.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Casinos
Queen’s Wharf will be a winner but no denying many visitors will lose
At a time so many people are already struggling to keep a roof over their heads, this shiny new palace won’t help.
- by Cameron Atfield
Lone Pine sanctuary in Brisbane bans koala cuddles
The Brisbane koala sanctuary has ended the popular practice at the tourist attraction, citing “increasingly strong” visitor feedback.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Football Queensland releases Bowen Hills stadium vision
Football Queensland has unveiled its vision for a dedicated stadium in Brisbane to be built at the sport’s spiritual home at Perry Park.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Queensland Police
North Queensland bus crash leaves three dead, two fighting for life
Three women have died and two young men are fighting for their lives after a bus crash on the Bruce Highway.
- by AAP and Cameron Atfield
Queen’s Wharf to partly open in August, two years behind schedule
Seven years after demolition teams moved in at the old Queensland government executive building, the opening date for Queen’s Wharf has been set.
- by Cameron Atfield
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City life
Ranking cities risks papering over their cracks (even if it’s Brisbane’s turn to brag)
City rankings can be good for bragging rights, but it’s not always helpful to look at your neighbours to assess how you’re going at home.
- by Cameron Atfield
CFMEU plans new theatre and events centre, ahead of new unit development
One of Queensland’s most controversial unions is planning to build a new theatre and conference centre at Bowen Hills, complete with a rooftop bar.
- by Cameron Atfield
Perspective
Pauline Hanson
How Pauline Hanson kicked satire out the back door
The One Nation leader successfully fought against satire aimed at her in the 1990s. Now she’s vowing to fight for her right to satirise others.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Emergency services
One dead, father and son rescued after yacht capsizes off Queensland coast
A 65-year-old man’s body was found several hours after the father and son were winched to safety on Sunday about 85km off the Bundaberg coast.
- by Cameron Atfield
Crisafulli opens door for first home buyers to rent out a room
An LNP government would buck the current rules and allow first home buyers to rent out a room in their new home to help pay their mortgage.
- by Cameron Atfield
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/by/cameron-atfield-11ux9r