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Perspective
Protests
Joh’s long gone, but a new generation is carrying on this university tradition
- by Courtney Kruk
Perspective
Joh’s long gone, but a new generation is carrying on this university tradition
A recent encampment at the University of Queensland was reminiscent of earlier student uprisings. Are we seeing a new era of activism?
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Is it time we just trust Billy? Even his baffling selection calls?
Billy Slater’s selection curveballs have divided opinion. But given the runs he has on the board, is it time to just believe in his instincts?
Nick Wright
Sport reporter
Airtrain debacle shows the pitfalls of privatised public transport
Airtrain should serve as a cautionary tale for governments: cede control of vital public infrastructure at your peril.
Cameron Atfield
Journalist
Urban Affairs
Open doors, 72-hour party precincts on Brisbane council agenda
Ahead of a formal government review, Brisbane City Council will propose changes to Safe Night precincts to prevent a repeat of The Zoo closure.
- by Tony Moore
This parking rule is catching drivers out. Now there’s a push to alter it
Thousands of Brisbane residents have been fined for parking illegally in suburban streets. Should the rule be changed?
- by Felicity Caldwell
City Life
Perspective
Protests
Joh’s long gone, but a new generation is carrying on this university tradition
- by Courtney Kruk
Crime & Courts
Men jailed for ‘greed’ in plot to aid cocaine smuggling
Two men hired to find 48 kilograms of high-purity cocaine hidden in a shipping container have been jailed for their “greed”.
- by Rex Martinich
Cause of ‘suspicious’ death of mum unknown: coroner
The family of an Aboriginal mother whose remains were found in a bag are devastated after a coroner was unable to determine the place and cause of her death.
- by Cheryl Goodenough
Politics
Perspective
Government
Queensland says it’s doing ‘everything’ it can to help with housing. But is it?
- by Matt Dennien
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
Brisbane Airtrain
Airtrain debacle shows the pitfalls of privatised public transport
- by Cameron Atfield
