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Kangaroo Point bridge a step closer to opening as final piece of deck slots into place
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has celebrated this week’s installation of the final span of the long-anticipated bridge ahead of its opening this year.
- by Cameron Atfield
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Queensland budget
Another $500m for families as Queensland election draws closer
- by Tim Arvier
Perspective
Australian at the centre of the high-stakes battle over AI has a warning for the world
There’s a war raging about the future of artificial intelligence - and Melbourne-born Helen Toner is in the thick of it.
David Swan
Technology editor
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
Urban Affairs
Kangaroo Point bridge a step closer to opening as final piece of deck slots into place
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner has celebrated this week’s installation of the final span of the long-anticipated bridge ahead of its opening this year.
- by Cameron Atfield
Shorter, wider, with more space: Queen Street Mall tower plans modified
Developers have downsized – and upscaled – plans for a new tower at the top of the Queen Street Mall, losing eight storeys but adding almost 3000 square metres.
- 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