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‘A revolution is coming to transport in SEQ’: First Metro routes revealed

Premier Steven Miles and Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner In the driver’s seat of a public transport revolution in the southeast with extra state governemnt funds for buses.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says the new shared revenue agreement with state government it means 10 Brisbane Metro megabuses could now roll out earlier than planned.

Security cameras beef up safety in Mount Coot-tha bushland

Some cameras are visible, while many are hidden in trees, bushes and near creeks and walking trails, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said.

Architects Lara Nobel and Andrew Carter in their 78-square metre granny flat.

Which Brisbane suburb has the most architects? Where SEQ’s worker tribes live

Albany Creek is home to the most police officers, Camp Hill has the most footballers, New Farm has the most lawyers and Sunnybank Hills has the most dentists. What about your job and your suburb? Search our interactive to find out.

A mother’s love and a father who ‘tried to kill us’

Members of the Lalor Park family in a photo posted by the mother on social media.

Images posted by the mother of the children killed in the Lalor Park house fire reveal “a bond like no other”.

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Father charged after three children left car and walked to 7-Eleven for help

The children had walked about 30 to 40 metres from the car to the petrol station for help, where an employee called police.

Scott Morrison’s Liberals did not deal with the teal threat. Now Anthony Albanese has to avoid a similar fate for some of his MPs.

The blaring warning for Albanese that Morrison ignored until he lost

The Liberals ignored constant warnings about their failing on climate, women and integrity until heartland seats abandoned them. Labor should not make the same mistake with Gaza.

Angus Livingston
Angus Livingston

Deputy News Director

Illustration by Dionne Gain

Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this former White House insider

Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

Political and international editor

Biden issues challenge to his critics during unexpected call to morning TV

President Joe Biden attends a church service at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Philadelphia

The president’s doubling down against critics comes at a critical time, as America’s oldest president prepares to host leaders at the NATO summit.

Macron refuses French PM’s resignation after chaotic election leaves France in limbo

Macron has refused the resignation of his prime minister as France deals with the unprecedented position of having no dominant political bloc in parliament

Apple Vision Pro.

Impressive but is it essential? The reality of Apple’s Vision for the future of work and play

Both an immersive digital media viewer and a device to transport you to other places, the Apple Vision Pro is an impressive debut that most people will likely skip.

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Paddington’s NOTA to transform into a ‘Michelin’-inspired Italian fine-diner

Dario Manca will open Attimi by Dario Manca in early September.

“I wanted to be a bit of a pioneer”: a popular former Rosmarino chef will serve two degustation menus, taking diners on a food tour of the Italian peninsula.

A voice in Katherine’s head tells her she is ‘ugly’, but help for her common condition may be on the way

People with body dysmorphia process what they see differently, research has found, and really perceive flaws in their appearance that others cannot.

‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash

The Serbian star cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Holger Rune, but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.

Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into Wimbledon quarter-final

Alex de Minaur beat Arthur Fils in the fourth round at Wimbledon but had to survive a small injury scare towards the end of the match.

Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.

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Queensland

Premier Steven Miles addresses the media ahead of the June state budget.

‘They see crime as a way of winning seats’: Miles slams LNP youth plan

The LNP’s plan to impose ‘adult time for adult crime’ has been met with harsh criticism, with experts saying it will only worsen youth crime.

Extra 160,000 bus services a year under landmark fare deal

Under the LNP’s Metro plan, the 60 mega buses will collect passengers from suburban hubs – such as this one at UQ – and carry them through the CBD on a five-minute frequency.

Bus fare revenue that now goes to the state government will be shared with Brisbane City Council to allow extra services.

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Schools

Brisbane kids skip more than 2.6 million school days

Children at Brisbane schools are missing out on weeks in the classroom every year due to sickness, truancy and holidays.

School attendance rates have not recovered to pre-COVID levels. Search every Brisbane state primary and high school’s attendance rates for the past three years.

Govt blunder adds to  frustration over East Brisbane State School’s future

Celebrations that East Brisbane State School had been saved were short-lived following a corrected statement from the state government.

An incomplete statement that caused community celebration was quickly walked back after it was issued without five crucial words.

Health chief warns return to school will worsen current Qld spike in viruses

Exposure to a PFAS called PFBA has been linked with more severe COVID-19.

Cases of COVID-19, influenza and RSV are already on the rise, with the return to school expected to see numbers continue to climb across the state.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said the PwC scandal exposed severe shortcomings in Australia’s regulatory frameworks. This now includes foreign investment approvals.

Treasury threatens to revoke foreign takeovers with PwC links

Treasury is threatening to revoke approval for recent takeovers by foreign companies involving PwC due to concerns the firm may have offered misleading tax advice.

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Classy and composed de Minaur reaches maiden Wimbledon quarter-final

Australia’s Alex De Minaur reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the first time as he beat rising Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in nearly three hours.

Liam Martin loves the fact he is hated by Queenslanders.

History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it

It’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Katrina Gorry is all set to contest her first Olympics since Rio 2016.

Matildas’ Gorry fully fit and juggling two kids all the way to Olympics

A lot had to go right for the 31-year-old midfielder to be where she is right now.

Incoming Eels coach Jason Ryles.
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NRL 2024

‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed Ryles

Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came.

Kalyn Ponga will return to the Maroons fold for the first time since 2022.

‘It was the reality’: How Ponga defied retirement threat to seal Origin fate

How Ponga and another livewire star combine could make or break the Maroons’ quest for victory.

Latrell Mitchell pushes Reece Walsh over during game 2 of Origin at the MCG.

‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim

The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.

Jake Gordon

‘It feels pretty good’: Why Gordon is glad he didn’t ditch Australian rugby

Two months ago, Jake Gordon asked if he could break his contract to head to France. On Saturday night, he was the Wallabies’ best.

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