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Weather
After weeks of rain, finally some good news for Christmas Day
After a long stretch of bleak weather that caused flash floods, power outages and ruined a Test cricket match, the forecast for Christmas Day is for sunshine. But the flood risk for summer is not over.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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The Brisbane private schools increasing fees the most in 2025
Three schools will surpass the $30,000 mark for the first time, but some school sectors have bigger increases than others.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Queensland Police
‘Death to ...’: Offensive electronic sign in Brisbane’s suburbs leads to arrest
The sign is understood to have included an antisemitic and racist message against more than one group.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Bike riders were asked to dismount for 100m. Now they plan to protest in the casino’s driveway
The Star argues it has created new public spaces for all to enjoy – but others argue this riverside CBD space along Brisbane’s busiest bike route didn’t need “activation”.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Cross River Rail
‘A matter for them’: Regulator contradicts LNP Cross River Rail delay claims
The government says Brisbane’s newest rail line will not be ready for passengers until 2029, billions over budget, but have refused to outline key details.
- by Matt Dennien and Felicity Caldwell
Queensland has second-worst gender gap in primary school maths in Australia
The results of the latest global tests are in: Queensland girls are still lagging on maths – but so, too, is the state and the nation on some measures.
- by Felicity Caldwell
The huge Brisbane state schools outperforming privileged private schools
These state schools are the biggest in Brisbane, and they also outperform some of the most privileged private schools, NAPLAN results reveal.
- by Felicity Caldwell
The best value Brisbane private schools based on this year’s NAPLAN results
The standouts among schools with annual fees less than $15,000 were either co-ed or girls’ schools – with no boys’ schools among the top performers.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Have 50¢ fares been enough to change the WFH trend on Fridays?
Did buses get more crowded after 50¢ fares? What impact has working from home had on public transport? We have the latest figures from Translink.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Why the blueprint for this Brisbane street could fix congestion
Dedicated bus lanes and removing car parks are part of a scheme to fix this major congested Brisbane street. An expert says the model should be copied across the city.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Schools
Why students at these Brisbane schools rarely get suspended
Some of the city’s biggest schools are bursting at the seams, but they’re also managing student behaviour in a way that means suspensions and expulsions are rare.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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