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From river to road: Why the new Kangaroo Point Bridge has no Riverwalk
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Perspective
The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws
While those elevated to chair parliamentary committees may get less attention than ministers or opposition frontbenchers, they wield a lot of influence.
Matt Dennien
Reporter
Where to find the Christmas magic in Brisbane this year
For decades, the Myer store Christmas window display captured the essence of the holiday season. The store has left the CBD, but did the spirit of Christmas go with it?
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want
The LNP is standing firm on its plan to cement “consequences for actions” and punish young offenders. Will it deliver what victims of violent crime say is missing?
Courtney Kruk
City Reporter
Urban Affairs
From river to road: Why the new Kangaroo Point Bridge has no Riverwalk
The Kangaroo Point Bridge opens this weekend, but those hoping for a riverside route from Brisbane’s east into the CBD will be left waiting.
- by Catherine Strohfeldt
Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’
The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.
- by Cameron Atfield
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
- by Matt Dennien
Exclusive
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Victoria Park precinct plan to be presented to Olympic venue review
- by Cameron Atfield
City Life
Crime & Courts
Updated
Surfers Paradise
Underground blasts in Surfers Paradise caused by electrical fault
Tourists and workers scattered after the first of several explosions rocked the Glitter Strip on Sunday afternoon.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Crisafulli uses new data to defend youth crime laws ‘incompatible’ with human rights
Premier David Crisafulli has defended his government’s new youth crime laws after his own attorney-general conceded they would be a violation of human rights.
- by Cameron Atfield
Perspective
Juvenile justice
Victims support harsher sentencing, but it’s not all they want
- by Courtney Kruk
Politics
Perspective
Government
The LNP MPs paid extra to lead scrutiny of the government’s new laws
- by Matt Dennien
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Opinion
Olympics
There’s really no doubt about Gout Gout
Gout Gout has lightning speed and will need big shoulders to bear the expectations placed upon him. But he doesn’t look the least bit daunted.
- by Greg Baum
Confusion over Olympic review processes to end ‘imminently’
The independent review of Brisbane 2032 Olympic infrastructure will “imminently” open its doors to public submissions, ending weeks of uncertainty for venue opponents and proponents alike.
- by Cameron Atfield
Analysis
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
How the LNP bypassed key Games partners to pick its own review team
- by Matt Dennien
Updated
Olympics
Watch: Gout Gout stuns Australian athletics, sets new national record
- by Michael Gleeson
Transport
Health
Analysis
Government
The test results Seqwater tried to keep secret, and how they came out
- by William Davis