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Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow of the Dolphins scores a try during the round 11 NRL match between Wests Tigers and Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium, on May 19, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

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Brisbane News Live: Investigators allege Haas’ father has cartel links; Almost 1000 long-stay patients in Qld hospitals

The latest news in and around Brisbane.

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Ian Seeley, the stepson of main suspect Raymond Peter Mulvihill, leaving the coroner’s court in 2021.

‘A motive to lie for podcast’: Coroner doubts man’s evidence in Sharron Phillips case

by Rex Martinich

Bluey has put the spotlight on Brisbane, and now Bluey’s World will open in the city.

Bluey’s World coming to Brisbane this November

by Kristen Camp

A Queensland woman has been charged with more than 50 offences, including drug trafficking, after she and a man were pulled over by police.

Woman charged with more than 50 offences after traffic stop

by Cloe Read

Number of long-stay patients at Qld hospitals ‘highest it’s ever been’

by Cloe Read

Perspective

Mam or Dearden? Why Munster agony should signal Ezra’s moment to shine

Cameron Munster’s injury has put his State of Origin campaign in jeopardy, opening the door for two men to replace him.

Watching opera among the dinosaurs could be the most Australian thing I’ve ever done

High on a prehistoric plateau in Queensland, this festival provokes questions about culture, community and being Australian in 2024.

Did Brisbane need this five-star hotel?

The manager says a hotel at this level of luxury not only attracts new ventures to a precinct, but encourages neighbours to step up. Can it do for Spring Hill what The Calile did in the Valley?

Urban Affairs

The federal government has added $432 million to share the $864 million in cost-overuns for the stage one ofn the second M1, the Coomera Connection Road between Coomera and Nerang. Pictured is labor senator Murray Watt, local MP and housing minister Meaghan Scanlon, state treasurer Cameron Dick and federal treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Feds and Qld share $864 million cost overrun for second M1 project

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has tipped in an extra $432 million – matching Queensland’s share – as the cost of stage one of the Coomera Connector project soars by an extra $864 million to $3.02 billion.

by Tony Moore

SunJan6WestinBris

The Westin Brisbane is the second five-star hotel to open in Brisbane in six months after a 20 year hiatus in the city and is Queenslandâs first Westin property
It offers resort style facilities with a health and wellness philosophy
All rooms offer views out over Brisbaneâs CBD skyline

Planning

Queensland needs ‘thousands more hotel rooms’ before 2032 Games

The Sport and Tourism minister says a report is under way targeting how and where Queensland should build 2032 Games accommodation.

by Tony Moore

“They have listened,” Schrinner said of Miles and Deputy Premier Cameron Dick at a media conference with the latter on Friday morning.

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

‘They’ve listened’: State shift brings Schrinner back to Games group fold

by Matt Dennien

A Senate committing is holding an inquiry into the impact and mitigation of aircraft noise.

Brisbane Airport

Council officer breaks ranks to call for Brisbane Airport noise study

by Sean Parnell

Poor cycling and scooter trails are the weakest link in Brisbane City Council’s plan to reduce car spaces - and fewer spaces in the CBD, Bicycle Queensland says.

Planning

Premier backs apartment parking plan – but cyclists warn CBD a ‘danger zone’

by Tony Moore and Matt Dennien

City Life

Entertainment

Bluey’s World coming to Brisbane this November

by Kristen Camp

Jim Chalmers (left, centre) says the government will offer consular support to Gregor Haas (right).

Organised crime

Consular assistance to be offered to Payne Haas’ father: Chalmers

by Tony Moore

City life

In Brisbane for Magic Round? This guide to bars and restaurants will impress your mates

by Courtney Kruk

Crowds outside Suncorp Stadium during Magic Round in 2023.

City life

Festivals, football and free transport for Brisbane’s big weekend

by Sean Parnell

It’s a wet start to a big weekend in Brisbane but the Bureau said there’s sun on the horizon.

Weather

Wet start to weekend but conditions set to clear for Magic Round, Greek festival

by Courtney Kruk

Amora Hotel in Brisbane CBD unveiled its $30 million refurbishment in December 2023.

Perspective

Hotels

Did Brisbane need this five-star hotel?

by Courtney Kruk

Crime & Courts

Queensland courts

‘A motive to lie for podcast’: Coroner doubts man’s evidence in Sharron Phillips case

The man who accused his father of murdering Sharron Phillips, who vanished in May 1986, had a commercial motive to lie, the state’s coroner has found.

by Rex Martinich

A man is fighting for his life while another is in custody after an alleged stabbing near a Brisbane school.

Crime

Teen faces attempted murder charge over fight, stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged fight ended in a stabbing in the Brisbane suburb of Acacia Ridge.

by Savannah Meacham and Alex Mitchell

Queensland rugby legend Toutai Kefu wipes away his tears as he addresses media outside his home after a violent break-in.

Courts

‘Wicked weapon’ used in rugby star’s home invasion

by Cheryl Goodenough

Toutai Kefu and his wife Rachel at their Brisbane home in October 2021.

Courts

Wallabies star’s wife plagued by home invasion memories

by Cheryl Goodenough

A 22-year-old man was stabbed in Acacia Ridge overnight.

Crime

Man dies after being stabbed in Brisbane park

by Cameron Atfield

Politics

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

‘They’ve listened’: State shift brings Schrinner back to Games group fold

by Matt Dennien

Speaking to journalists on Thursday, LNP leader David Crisafulli said he was still “confident we have the time to get this right”.

Federal budget

LNP slams Labor for ‘cheering’ budget, but premier notes a lack of ‘new money’

by Matt Dennien

Morning Stanley warns Woolworths and Coles were exposed to the potential changes in national eating habits.

Government

Grocery giants are accused of stifling other stores. Qld could step in

by Matt Dennien

Government

Qld reheats calls for migration ‘moderation’ – and more federal cash

by Matt Dennien

Brisbane 2032 Olympics

‘They’ve listened’: State shift brings Schrinner back to Games group fold

The Brisbane Lord Mayor has walked back his decision of barely five months ago to abandon the 2032 Games leaders’ forum – despite outstanding differences of opinion.