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25 things to do in Brisbane over the Labour Day long weekend

From football and festivals to shows and movies, there is plenty going on over the three-day break.

  • Nick Dent

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A woman has died and a man remains in hospital after a crash and alleged carjacking on the Sunshine Coast.

Man charged over fatal crash, carjackings on Bruce Highway

The alleged offender remains under police guard at Sunshine Coast University Hospital, and has been charged with 15 offences.

A man was airlifted from the Sunshine Coast Hinterland on Sunday after suffering serious injuries in a motorbike crash.

Man suffers life-threatening injuries after motorbike crash

The rider was airlifted to hospital with head and chest injuries on Sunday following a crash on the Sunshine Coast. 

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Queensland Health has warned the public of an active measles case in the state’s south-east from Wednesday to Saturday.

Measles alert issued across popular south-east attractions

People who visited popular tourist locations in the south-east from Wednesday to Friday have been urged to monitor symptoms of measles following a confirmed case.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the transport project was the reason the region joined Brisbane’s Olympic bid.

‘Long-lasting legacy’: Sunshine Coast promised mass transit for 2032

A Sunshine Coast public transport link dubbed ‘The Wave’ has been given the green light, promising heavy rail from Brisbane and local Metro-style buses.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
A digital render of the planned building at 16 Bright Place, Birtinya.

‘He thinks there’s too many’: Bleijie halts affordable housing project

A war of words has erupted between Labor and the LNP after Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie rescinded approval for an affordable housing project in his electorate.

  • William Davis
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The Queensland government and Gold Coast council will work to restore beaches along the tourist strip.

‘Open for business’: Queensland pitches to tourists in wake of cyclone

“Our message to the rest of Australia and to the world is that Queensland remains open for business,” said Tourism Minister Andrew Powell.

  • Savannah Meacham and Rachael Ward
A giant golf ball sign at a putt putt course is toppled over as a result of strong winds from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred at Mermaid Beach on Sunday.
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In pictures: Cyclone Alfred rocks South East Queensland

Quiet, deserted streets have made way for damaging winds and rough seas in the south-east.

Wild seas and beach erosion at Miami Beach on the Gold Coast.

Coast locals were told to stay off the beaches. But many couldn’t resist

Locals in both cities were hungry to stay in the water – but while the Gold Coast woke up to damage on Saturday, for the Sunshine Coast, the biggest risk was yet to come.

  • William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt
Large surf is seen on Woorim beach at Bribie Island,

‘Sick of waiting’: Some are relaxed, but Alfred’s delay adds anxiety for others

Some went to the movies while others played on the beach. Another was fishing while waiting for the pub to open. It was hard to imagine a tropical cyclone was looming.

  • Savannah Meacham, William Davis and Catherine Strohfeldt

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