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Mayor told to stand down by premier, council colleagues
A Queensland mayor who blamed “100-plus” concussions after misleading voters has been told to stand down, with his council colleagues joining the call.
- by Fraser Barton
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Queensland budget
Another $500m for families as Queensland election draws closer
- by Tim Arvier
Perspective
Bury me in a ballpit, retail has made a good call here
Queen Street Mall hasn’t been the same since it lost Myer, but this immersive experience could bring a bit of joy back to the CBD’s struggling precinct.
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
If Queensland split in two, would things really go south?
History shows it’s not that easy to create a new Australian state. So how easy would it be for a North Queensland to be welcomed into the Commonwealth fold?
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say
Labor hopes 50c transport fares will turn heads and votes, even if it’s been on Steven Miles’ mind since the 1990s. How else should contenders try to woo you?
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Urban Affairs
‘Height uplift’: Bid for tall towers to overshadow Newstead House
Developers continue to challenge height restrictions with a promise to provide more inner-city housing. The latest area of contention is around Breakfast Creek.
- by Sean Parnell
Plan to transform Brisbane CBD office tower into student lodging
The tower, with tenants including the Australian Passport Office and Boeing Defence Australia, sold for almost $65 million last month.
- by Cameron Atfield
City Life
Montrachet owner’s bakery and cooking school goes into liquidation
- by Felicity Caldwell and Matt Shea
Perspective
Night-time economy
Small Brisbane venues are struggling. Is it time for a rescue mission?
- by Courtney Kruk
Crime & Courts
Woman to face murder trial over police officer’s death
The officer died after being hit by a suspected stolen vehicle while deploying a tyre deflation device.
- by Rex Martinich
Former federal LNP candidate sentenced for electoral fraud
Last-minute pick Vivian Lobo gave a different residential address because he wanted to avoid online criticism, seeking to “shut everyone up”, a court has heard.
- by Cloe Read
Politics
Perspective
Queensland votes
Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say
- by Matt Dennien
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Chandler's Olympic upgrades
A video foreshadowing the planned improvements to Brisbane's Chandler Sports Precinct, also known as the Sleeman Sports Complex, ahead of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Brisbane 2032 CEO rebuked over call for people to ‘speak up’ for new stadium
Among his platitudes for Cindy Hook, the Brisbane Games chairman delivered a veiled reprimand of her comments.
- by Cameron Atfield
Exclusive
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
First look at $257 million Chandler Olympic precinct
- by Cameron Atfield
Transport
Perspective
Queensland votes
Politicians trying to win votes before an election? You don’t say
- by Matt Dennien