The government overpaid John $81K when it resumed his home. Now it wants it back
An administrative slip-up led to a “9” in the wrong spot when the government resumed a home for a troubled road project with a $424 million cost blowout.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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No, a tsunami is not headed for Brisbane
The Bureau of Meteorology triggered confusion and mild panic on Wednesday morning when it briefly issued a tsunami warning for Brisbane.
- by Felicity Caldwell and Angus Dalton
Archer was kicked out of his own pub. Now the push to allow pets inside venues is going national
A dogged campaign to allow dogs to join humans inside cafes and pubs will be taken to the national government meeting.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Public Transport
Is your bus or train busier than 2018? We have the official figures
Brisbane Times can reveal how many monthly public transport trips have been taken in SEQ since 2018 – and whether 50¢ fares are making a difference.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Perspective
City life
Hate parking at the train station? Travis has found another solution
Queensland’s 50¢ fares have sparked a surge in public transport use, and while even more commuters might be inclined to get on board, finding a car park near a station can be tricky.
- by Felicity Caldwell
It’s a 15-hour drive from the big city lights, but this regional school outperforms Brisbane
Students from this regional Queensland school are outshining Brisbane schools, while the gap between city and country is narrower in Queensland versus NSW.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Perspective
City life
Which of these is art? It’s a trick question, and I love it if you disagree
One of Brisbane’s newest pieces of public art has been described as a “saggy boob monster”. It’s time we showed a greater appreciation for our city’s artworks.
- by Felicity Caldwell
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Public Transport
New Translink app arrives – and soon you’ll know exactly when your bus or train will
Software changes meant Translink’s old app was “end of life”. The new version has rolled out today, with a long-awaited feature.
- by Felicity Caldwell
‘No bikes, please’: Why Brisbane’s newest city bridge is open to walkers only
Spanning 335 metres, the Neville Bonner Bridge is expected to attract about 9500 walkers a day, while bicycles and scooters are banned.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Queensland tops nation for pulling kids out of NAPLAN tests
Two in five of the state’s school students are failing to meet national literacy and maths standards, but new data reveals their classmates are increasingly being withdrawn from the tests altogether.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Perspective
City life
‘I was within millimetres of being hit’: The Qld road rule you didn’t know you’d been breaking
It’s one of the most hazardous areas for pedestrians, but many drivers are completely unaware they have to give way.
- by Felicity Caldwell