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A 2004 design for an Indigenous cultural centre at Musgrave Park.

‘Let’s have a look’: Crisafulli undecided on culture centre proposal

Premier David Crisafulli says Queensland tourism should do more to promote First Nations culture. But that may not include a long-promised centre in Brisbane.

  • Sean Parnell

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Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has downplayed the prospect of government support for The Star Entertainment Group, but says the workers will be protected.

Crisafulli vows to support Queensland casino workers if Star falls

“I want Queenslanders to know that we’re not in the business of being concerned about the corporate suits who sit around a company,” the premier said.

  • Savannah Meacham
Queensland Ballet’s Dangerous Liaisons is a 2019 production taking another bow in 2025.

The 25 best shows and cultural events to see in Brisbane in 2025

From singing nuns and hobbits to ice-skating legends, here are highlights of the year ahead.

  • Nick Dent
The antidote to resolutions, ins and outs are a manifestation of what you want to see more of in the new year, and what you want to leave behind.

After a solid 2024, here’s what’s in store for Brisbane in 2025

And what – or who – could be on the way out this year ...

  • Courtney Kruk
Petite in Fortitude Valley.

Rising tides, rising costs: Brisbane dining’s 2024 in review

A blockbuster new food precinct came to represent both local dining’s strengths and weaknesses, and pointed to what we need as we head for the Olympics.

  • Matt Shea
A render of the proposed development at Howard Smith Wharves submitted to Brisbane City Council in September 2024.

Questions over Howard Smith Wharves plan as developers push into river

A popular stretch of the Brisbane River is being transformed, but an ambitious redevelopment project may need changes before it is approved.

  • Sean Parnell
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Gold Coast Desalination plant at Tugun

Desalination plant fired up to dilute foul-tasting tap water

The facility is producing about 100 megalitres a day despite dams across SEQ filling up.

  • William Davis
Crowds have been praised for their good behaviour on New Year’s Eve.

Teen suffers facial burns after illegal New Year’s Eve firework mishap

The teenager is marking the start of 2025 in hospital with burns to his face after setting off an illegal firework north of Brisbane. 

  • Marissa Calligeros
An extra 457,000 people are predicted to love in Brisbane while south-east Queensland’s population increases by 2.2 million to 6 million by 2046.

‘Warm, sultry’: New Year’s Eve weather forecast for Brisbane

The breakdown of the weather forecast for the fireworks shows, and a uniquely Brisbane way to score the best vantage point, but it all depends on timing.

  • Marissa Calligeros
Police are investigating the murder of a 10-year-old girl at Carrara.

Two men charged over spate of robberies in Brisbane’s south

Police have arrested two teenagers over three armed robberies and an attempted robbery in Brisbane’s south over three days.

  • Courtney Kruk and Catherine Strohfeldt

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